Registered Nurse - Surgical

Mater Group; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 94,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Professional development

Salary packaging

Health & wellbeing support

Fitness Passport

Discounted parking

Supportive culture

Job summary

Mater Private Hospital Gold Coast seeks a Registered Nurse to join our Surgical team on a permanent part-time basis (32 hours per week). Based at our Gold Coast Campus, the role supports a 339-bed facility with diverse surgical specialties and opportunities for professional development.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality nursing care and contributing to continuous service improvement in a not-for-profit environment.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of 12 months postgraduate experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Proven clinical competency and the ability to maintain high standards of nursing care.
• Effective communication and clinical problem-solving to maximise patient care and outcomes.
• Knowledge and commitment to continuous improvement of health care and nursing practice.
• Demonstrates collaborative approach to teamwork within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Display the highest level of clinical standards for the unit.
• Implement strategies to embed quality and risk management in service provision.
• Maintain current knowledge and skills to support professional growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues within a highly skilled team environment.
• Demonstrate clinical skills and knowledge in care of surgical patients.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Nursing qualification

AHPRA registration

12 months acute care experience

Job description

Mater Private Hospital Gold Coast is seeking a Registered Nurse to work within our Surgical team. This position will be employed on a permanent part-time basis, 32 hours per week. Mater has finalised the strategic acquisition of Healthscope’s Gold Coast Private Hospital, this is a significant milestone in Mater’s commitment to delivering exceptional and compassionate care to Queensland communities.

Based at our Gold Coast Campus, this role will be part of our state-of-the-art 339 bed facility located in Southport. This facility was established in 2016 and offers a wide range of specialities across Emergency, Medical Services, Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, Neurosurgery, Plastics, ENT, General Surgery, Obstetrics, Cardiac Care and Oncology.

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

What you’ll be doing

• Displaying the highest level of clinical standards for the unit
• Implementing strategies to ensure that quality and risk management are integrated into service provision
• Maintaining current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth
• Working with and supporting colleagues within a highly effective skilled team environment
• Demonstrating clinical skills and knowledge in the care of surgical patients

About you

To be successful in your application, you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of 12 months postgraduate experience in an acute care hospital setting
• Proven clinical competency and the ability to maintain the highest standards of nursing care
• Effective communication and clinical problem-solving skills to maximize patient care and outcomes
• Knowledge and commitment to continuous improvement of health care and nursing practice
• Demonstrates a collaborative and engaging approach to teamwork and the ability to work within the multi-disciplinary team

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

Applications close Tuesday 20th October 2026

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