At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide top-notch care for surgical patients in a dynamic team environment.
- Company: Join Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare network with a rich history.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, generous salary packaging, and extensive health and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive culture that values your contributions and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient lives while growing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: AHPRA registration, one year post-graduate experience, and strong teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 56.52 - 56.52 $ per hour.
About the role
Mater Private Hospital Mackay has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join their Surgical/Rehab Ward on a permanent 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: $44.06 - $56.52 per hour plus superannuation and access 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 ward.
- 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
You will enjoy working in a busy and rewarding environment where you can become part of a team of professionals who take pride in providing the highest levels of patient care. To be successful in this position, you will have the following:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with no practice restrictions.
- Digital and computer proficiency.
- Minimum of one-year post-graduate experience.
- Effective communication and clinical problem-solving skills to maximise 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.
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.
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.
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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