Registered Nurse - Perioperative

Mater Central Queensland - Rockhampton; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Wellbeing program

Private health insurance discounts

Dining/retail discounts

Fitness Passport

On-site parking

Campus café discounts

Job summary

Mater Central Queensland - Rockhampton is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Perioperative team, supporting Endoscopy services within our theatre complex at Springfield location. You will work across shifts, with on-call duties outside regular hours, in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

The role offers opportunities to upskill via the Scout Program and grow perioperative skills across multiple areas, with a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• To be successful in this role you must have Endoscopy experience.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions).
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and share knowledge with less-experienced staff.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and negotiation skills.
• Awareness of and involvement in quality and risk management activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care to patients undergoing Endoscopy and minor procedures (pre/intra and post care).
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with health professionals to prepare discharge.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement and risk management.

Skills

Endoscopy experience

AHPRA RN registration

Mentoring

Communication

Quality & risk management

Job description

Mater Central Queensland - Rockhampton – Rockhampton QLD

Permanent

13d ago , from Mater Central Queensland - Rockhampton

Job no: 506561
Work type: Permanent
Location: Springfield
Categories: Registered Nurse/Midwife

About the role

Mater Hospital Springfield has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Registered Nurses to join our Perioperative team, supporting Endoscopy services within our theatre complex. (Please note that we do not have a standalone Endoscopy Unit.)

We are seeking applicants who are flexible and available to work across a variety of shifts, Monday to Saturday. Our operating hours are 7:00am to 8:30pm, with participation in an on-call roster required outside these hours.

Our team performs a broad range of endoscopic procedures, including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and emergency endoscopy services, providing high-quality care to both elective and acute patients. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Successful applicants will also have the opportunity to participate in our Scout Program, gaining exposure to and supporting our Scrub/Scout teams within the wider perioperative environment. For candidates interested in expanding their perioperative skill set, there may be opportunities to upskill into the Scrub/Scout role, with education, support, and career development pathways available.

This position is ideally suited to a nurse who enjoys variety, is committed to delivering exceptional patient care, and is keen to further develop their perioperative nursing skills across multiple specialty areas.

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

What you’ll be doing

As a Registered Nurse, your role will involve (but is not limited to):

• Providing quality care to patients undergoing Endoscopy and minor procedures. Includes pre/intra and post procedure care
• Working within a multidisciplinary team and collaborating with other health professionals in the delivery of health care including preparing patients for discharge
• Working to ensure continuous quality improvement and abiding by risk management guidelines

You will be part of a team of professionals who take pride in providing the highest levels of patient care. The team is supportive, approachable and patient focused and provides excellent training and development opportunities.

About you

To be successful in this role you must have:

• Previous Endoscopy experience mandatory
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and share knowledge with less-experienced staff
• Excellent communication, problem solving and negotiation skills
• A demonstrated awareness of and involvement in quality and risk management activities

You will have a strong patient-service focus, demonstrated commitment to continued service improvement, willingness to facilitate and encourage cohesive, positive professional relationships and be required to demonstrate problem-solving skills to improve our patient’s care outcomes relevant to the Endoscopy theatre

Materis Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropyand research— and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home paywith generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your careerwith access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing supportthrough our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing serviceswith a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discountsacross dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay activewith unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great foodwith reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team

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

Applications close Tuesday 22ndSeptember 2026 –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date.

Direct applications only— we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.Visit our Reconciliation webpage.

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

Advertised: 08 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 22 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time