Join a specialised surgical service where your nursing expertise supports high quality patient care and essential procedural services.

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 5
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/STR689361
Closing date 18-Aug-2026
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Salary Other
Job duration Backfill leave 12 months
Contact person Karen Dent
Contact details (07) 3647 7162
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About the role

The Registered Nurse – Central Sterilising Unit provides contemporary, evidence-based and patient-focused nursing care within Surgery and Procedural Services at the Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS). Working as part of an interprofessional healthcare team, the role supports the delivery of safe, high-quality sterilisation services that underpin surgical and procedural care across the health service.

The successful candidate will apply clinical nursing expertise to support the operation of the Central Sterilising Unit, ensuring compliance with professional standards, policies and best practice principles. The role contributes to quality improvement initiatives, promotes a culture of safety and collaboration, and supports optimal outcomes for patients, clinicians and healthcare services.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

- Provide high-quality nursing care and apply clinical expertise to support safe and effective operations within the Central Sterilising Unit.
- Demonstrate sound clinical judgement, problem-solving skills and accountability while working independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Contribute to evidence-based practice, patient safety initiatives and continuous quality improvement activities that support service excellence.




- Promote effective communication and teamwork, working closely with colleagues and healthcare professionals to maintain high standards of care and service delivery.
- Support learning, professional development and the implementation of policies, procedures and best practice standards within the clinical environment.

Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so outstanding to work at Metro North here:

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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