Registered Nurse - Surgical Extended Stay Unit

Mater Group; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 61,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550 per yea

Staff benefits

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Job summary

Mater Hospital Springfield is expanding its Extended Stay Unit and 23-Hour Ward and seeks experienced Registered Nurses for full-time, part-time or casual roles. You will deliver high-quality perioperative care from admission through discharge in a state-of-the-art facility with a not-for-profit environment and comprehensive staff benefits.

Join a values-driven team focused on safe, efficient, evidence-based perioperative care, with career development and generous salary packaging options.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in perioperative or surgical nursing is desirable.
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care in line with NMBA standards and Mater policies.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments during admission and post‑operative phases.
• Provide patient advocacy with informed consent and explanations of procedures.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth surgical admissions.
• Maintain safety and quality by infection control and governance standards.
• Follow escalation processes and support discharge planning and patient education.
• Contribute to unit improvement initiatives and staff mentoring.

Skills

Nursing skills

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Job description

About the role

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking experienced and patient-focused Registered Nurses to join our new 10-bed Extended Stay Unit (ESU)/23-Hour Ward team on a full-time, part-time, or casual basis.

This exciting expansion of our Perioperative Services operates alongside our established Day Surgery Unit, providing specialised overnight care and recovery for surgical patients who require short term observation beyond the day of their procedure.

As part of Mater Hospital Springfield’s ongoing growth, you will play a key role in enhancing the patient journey by delivering compassionate support and expert nursing care from admission through to discharge. Join our state-of-the-art facility, committed to innovation, teamwork, and meeting the healthcare needs of over 200,000 patients annually. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to help establish and shape a new service within a collaborative, values-driven environment dedicated to safe, efficient, and evidence-based perioperative care.

Salary range: $44.06 - $56.52 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

In this dynamic role, you will coordinate and deliver high-quality nursing care while supporting safe surgical preparation and optimal patient outcomes.

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care in line with NMBA standards and Mater policies
• Undertake thorough patient assessments and care during the admission and post-operative phases of the patient journey
• Provide patient advocacy, ensuring informed consent and understanding of procedures
• Coordinate care and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth surgical admissions
• Promote safety and quality by adhering to infection control and clinical governance standards
• Follow correct escalation processes
• Support discharge planning processes and patient education
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the unit
• Mentor and support Enrolled Nurses, students and less experienced staff as required

About you

You are a confident and compassionate Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced perioperative environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
• Background in surgical nursing is highly desirable
• Demonstrated clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to patient advocacy
• Ability to prioritise, coordinate care and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to quality improvement, safety and professional standards
• A proactive approach to professional development and continuous learning
• Able to work across a variety of shifts including nightshifts

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 by up to $18,550 per year, including up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses (such as rent, mortgage repayments and school fees) and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment + possibility to salary package a car!
• 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, 17th November 2026

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).

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