Job Description

Our Perioperative Clinical Nurses provide additional leadership and advanced clinical competency to our Nursing Team. You will use your extensive experience to provide a mentorship and guiding aspect to assist in the professional growth of less-experienced nursing team members, supporting the Nurse Unit Manager in activities designed to aid the sustainability of the Clinical Stream and assist with skill development.

- Demonstrating advanced clinical expertise and knowledge of procedures and management of patients to achieve optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and continuum of care
- Supporting other staff in the unit to ensure provision of exceptional care to patients in line with best practice, Mater mission and values and policy and procedure
- Assist/Supporting the Nurse Unit Manager in implementing strategies to ensure that quality and risk management are integrated into service provision
- Assist/support Nurse Unit Manager with facilitation of quality improvements and patient safety initiatives to improve effectiveness and efficiency of service and patient care outcomes
- Maintaining current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth, Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. Visit our .
- Mater ensures all children have an setting suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

Advertised: 03 Aug 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 10 Aug 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

About the Candidate

- Minimum 4 years experience within an anaesthetics environment (desirable)
- Current AHPRA nursing registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)
- Post graduate certificate qualification- desirable
- A strong work ethic,



positive attitude and willingness to role model and promote the Mater values
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise with a variety of different stakeholders both internally and externally at various levels
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively as a team member
- Ability to plan and facilitate management of workloads
- Knowledge and experience across all specialties within Mater Townsville
- Knowledge of continuous improvement process and the ability to initiate coordinate and evaluate quality improvement

Work Environment

Why join us?

is Queensland's largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We're leaders in , , and - 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 Mater, you'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- Join Queensland's Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team

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📌 Clinical Nurse - Anaesthetics (Townsville)
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