At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver hospital-level care in patients' homes and support their independence.
- Company: Join Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare network, making a real difference.
- Benefits: Generous salary packaging, career growth, and health support.
- Other info: Flexible, inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Be part of innovative care models and create positive patient outcomes.
- Qualifications: AHPRA registration, 3 years acute nursing experience, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 62 - 75 $ per hour.
Mater at Home is seeking experienced and motivated Registered Nurses to join the team in varying FTE. This is a unique opportunity to deliver hospital-level care in the comfort and safety of patients’ homes, supporting people to receive acute and post-acute treatment while maintaining independence and avoiding unnecessary hospital stays. As a Hospital in the Home (HITH) Registered Nurse, you’ll work autonomously while remaining closely connected to multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community settings. You’ll use your clinical expertise, judgement and problem-solving skills to coordinate care, respond to changing patient needs and deliver exceptional patient experiences.
What you’ll be doing:
- Delivering safe, evidence-based acute and post-acute nursing care within patients’ homes and community settings
- Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and responding to changing clinical needs with timely escalation where required
- Coordinating care with hospital teams, GPs, specialists, allied health and community providers to ensure seamless patient journeys
- Supporting patients and families through education, communication and shared decision-making
- Performing advanced clinical interventions and maintaining high standards of clinical documentation
- Contributing to quality improvement activities and supporting the ongoing growth and sustainability of the HITH service
- Collaborating with and supporting nursing colleagues while contributing to a positive and patient-centred team culture
- Maintaining safe practice standards, infection prevention and patient confidentiality at all times
About you:
You are a confident and adaptable Registered Nurse who enjoys working autonomously while remaining connected to a broader multidisciplinary team. You are passionate about delivering innovative models of care and creating positive outcomes for patients outside of the traditional hospital environment. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions
- Current open driver’s licence
- Minimum 3 years’ recent acute nursing experience
- Previous Hospital in the Home experience (highly regarded)
- Competency with Central line management, Venepuncture and cannulation (highly regarded)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work across hospital and community environments
- Strong clinical judgement, decision-making and problem-solving capability
- Ability to prioritise, self-manage and adapt in a dynamic and autonomous environment
- Strong technology and information management skills
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.
Applications close 12th November 2026. 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. Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
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