Perioperative Nurses

Mater Health is putting out an expression of interest for Perioperative Nurses (EN's and RN's) to join our regional casual pool! This exciting opportunity will see you travel to our stunning regional locations including Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Mackay and Townsville.

These opportunities will help us in servicing our regional patients and we are open to hearing from you around the type of shifts/hours you are looking for, whether that be one day, one week or months. You will have your flights and accommodation all covered to help you get to the location you will be working at!

We are searching for Perioperative Nurses with experience in the following:

• PACU
• Cath Lab
• Pre-Admissions

Salary Range: $34.84 - $37.10 (Enrolled Nurse) per hour plus casual loading of 25%, superannuation and access to generous salary packaging.

Salary Range: $40.27 – 51.74 (Registered Nurse level 1) per hour plus casual loading of 25%, superannuation and access to generous salary packaging.

What you'll be doing

Whilst maintaining the highest level of clinical standards for the unit you will be responsible for:

• Delivery of exceptional patient care, demonstrating a level of skill in clinical decision making and hands-on care.
• Deliver appropriate and accurate application of clinical assessment procedures to evaluate medical health status to identify and apply timely care intervention for best patient outcomes.
• 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 a capacity to adapt to innovative models of care and service provision.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Relevant qualifications and Registration with AHPRA (no restrictions).
• Previous experience as an Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse in a hospital setting with relevant periop experience.
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications will be highly regarded although not essential.
• Effective communication and clinical problem solving skills to maximise patient care outcomes.
• Knowledge and commitment to continuous improvement of health care and nursing practice.

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals. We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people.

Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay. Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging. Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education. Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams. Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other. Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport. Access to on-site, discounted parking. Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues.