Registered Nurse - Medical Ward

Mater Health Services; Queensland; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Professional development

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing support

Fitness Passport

Discounted parking

Job summary

Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg is recruiting experienced Registered Nurses for the McAuley Ward. Casual opportunities exist with flexible rosters to support your lifestyle and career goals; join a team that values and empowers clinical excellence.

The Ward handles diverse acute and chronic medical cases, offering opportunities to expand medical nursing skills alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions).
• Minimum of 1 post graduate experience in an acute medical setting.
• Availability to work across a 24/7 rotating roster, including nights and weekends.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, coordination and time-management skills.
• Ability to contribute effectively within a busy multidisciplinary team and maintain accurate clinical data.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and evaluating evidence-based nursing care within your scope of practice.
• Advocating for patients through education, informed consent and shared decision-making.
• Act as a patient advocate ensuring informed consent prior to procedures.
• Contribute to a safe environment with focus on infection control and safety.
• Maintain and adhere to organisational policies and guidelines.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Acute medical experience

Communication

Time management

Job description

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg has exciting opportunities for experienced Registered Nurses to join the McAuley (Medical) Ward.We currently have casual opportunities available, with flexible rostering options to support your lifestyle and career aspirations. Join a team where you'll feel valued, supported and empowered to deliver exceptional patient care.

The McAuley Ward is a busy medical ward caring for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. This diverse clinical environment offers excellent opportunities to develop your medical nursing skills while working alongside a highly experienced multidisciplinary team. If you're looking for a supportive workplace that values teamwork, professional growth and clinical excellence, McAuley offers the opportunity to grow your confidence, expand your expertise and make a meaningful difference every day.

Salary range: $44.06 - $56.52 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, our Registered Nurses make up a vital and respected part of the nursing team at Mater. Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Delivering and evaluating evidence-based nursing care within your scope of practice
• Advocating for patients through education, informed consent, and shared decision-making
• Act as a patient advocate ensuring patients are informed and consent is gained prior to procedures,
• Contribute to the maintenance of an environment which promotes safety, security and personal integrity of individual patients and groups,
• Maintain and adhere to Infection Control policies and practices,
• Complies with organisational policies, procedures, work instructions and guidelines

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)
• Minimum of 1 post grad experience working within an acute medical setting
• Availability to work across a 24/7 rotating roster, including nights and weekends
• High level skills in problem-solving, communication, coordination and time management
• The ability to contribute effectively and efficiently within a busy, multidisciplinary team environment
• Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate patient care and competency in clinical problem solving
• Demonstrated competency in written and verbal communications and the ability to maintain accurate clinical and assessment data

All successful candidates may be required to complete pre-employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland's largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater

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