Undergraduate Student in Nursing - Perioperative

Mater Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Professional development and learning

Generous salary packaging

Health and wellbeing support

Fitness Passport

Discounted parking

Job summary

Mater Private Hospital Mackay is seeking an Undergraduate Student in Nursing (USiN) to join the perioperative team. You’ll work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, assisting with patient care and learning across operating theatres and surgical pathways.

Applicants must be an undergraduate nursing student who has completed 1st semester of 2nd year, with evidence of completion. The role offers permanent full-time and part-time options, with a salary of $35.05–$38.38 per hour plus

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate nursing student with 1st semester of 2nd year completed.
• Evidence of completion mandatory.
• Flexibility to work across clinical areas.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under RN supervision.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate patient-centred care with the RN.
• Collaborate with nursing colleagues and the wider healthcare team.
• Engage with health information systems as required.

Skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

AIN experience (desired)

Education

Undergraduate nursing student (2nd year)

Job description

Undergraduate Student in Nursing - Perioperative

Mater Private Hospital Mackay are looking for Undergraduate Students in Nursing (USiN) to join the team on a permanent full time and part time basis.

The Mater Private Hospital Mackay has been providing excellence in clinical and pastoral care to the people of Mackay and its surrounds since 1927. Our hospital is a modern 105-bed facility featuring five operating theatres, a fully equipped day surgery unit, and a wide range of specialist clinical services.

Salary range: $35.05 - $38.38 per hour plus superannuation andaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

In this role, work is conducted under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, assisting with patient care as delegated by the RN. A consistently high level of clinical care is delivered, demonstrating sound clinical knowledge and collaborating with the registered nurse to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient-centred care. The position offers exposure to a variety of tasks and involves close cooperation with nursing colleagues and the wider healthcare team to ensure exceptional patient-centred outcomes. Responsibilities align with the knowledge and competency requirements established by university studies

About you

You will be an undergraduate student in nursing having completed 1st semester of 2nd year (full time equivalent).Documented evidence of completion is mandatory.

• Demonstrate flexibility to perform in a variety of clinical areas, adaptability to integrate into different teams and work under different Nurse Unit Managers
• Availability to complete shifts at short notice
• Commitment to excellence in nursing practice and professional development
• Demonstrate ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrate basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems
• Previous experience in nursing eg. AIN (Desired)

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.

Here, we are proud to be a community-based hospital, 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 Mackay, you’ll be part of a supportive and values-led team where innovation, compassion and high-quality care are at the heart of everything we do.

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

At Mater Private Hospital Mackay, we keep things personal and local. From our beginnings in 1927 to our modern 105-bed campus on the banks of the Pioneer River, we’ve grown with our community, combining advanced technology, including robotic-assisted surgery and the region’s first da Vinci surgical system, with genuine, compassionate care.

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

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.