Job Description

Job no: 506563
n Work type: Permanent
n Location: Springfield
n Categories: Registered Nurse/Midwife

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About the role

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Mater Hospital Springfield has an exciting opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses to join our Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) in full-time or part-time (28 hours per week), permanent positions, commencing September 2026.

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As Queensland's newest public hospital, Mater Hospital Springfield delivers world-class healthcare to one of the state's fastest-growing communities, offering a broad range of surgical specialties including orthopaedics, general surgery, ENT, gynaecology, urology, ophthalmology, plastics, paediatrics and obstetrics.

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Working within our modern perioperative service, you'll play a key role in providing exceptional post-anaesthetic care across this diverse surgical caseload, while being part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to outstanding patient outcomes.

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Join us in this dual trained PACU/Anaesthetics position and elevate your clinical skills within a supportive and dynamic perioperative setting.

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Salary range: $44.06 - $56.52per hourplus superannuationandaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+access to many staff benefits!

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What you'll be doing

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As a valued member of our PACU team, you will deliver safe, patient-centred care while supporting positive clinical outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. You will:

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- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from anaesthesia following a variety of surgical procedures
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- Perform ongoing patient assessment, monitoring and timely clinical intervention throughout the recovery phase
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- Collaborate with anaesthetists, surgeons and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate safe and effective patient care
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- Advocate for patients and provide compassionate care that supports their physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing
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- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to evidence-based practice, infection prevention and quality standards
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- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, education and professional development opportunities
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- Contribute positively to a collaborative team environment that promotes excellence in perioperative care
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About you

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You are an experienced PACU nurse who thrives in a fast-paced perioperative environment and is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care. You will bring:

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- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
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- Demonstrated recent experience working within a Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) is essential
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- Experience caring for obstetric and/or paediatric patients is highly desirable
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- Strong clinical assessment skills with the ability to recognise and respond to deteriorating patients
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- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a cooperative approach to patient care
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- Commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety and continuous quality improvement
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- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining a high standard of professional practice
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Mater 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 healthcare,



education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it's our people who make the difference.

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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.

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

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Applications close Wednesday, 9th September 2026

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All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‐employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

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Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.

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Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

📌 Registered Nurse - PACU/Anaesthetics (Springfield)
🏢 Mater Group
📍 Springfield