Job Description
Job no: ******
n Work type: Casual
n Location: Townsville
n Categories: Registered Nurse/Midwife
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About the role
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Mater Private Hospital Townsville is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Paediatric team on a casual basis. Working within a supportive and family-centred environment, you will provide high-quality care to infants, children and adolescents across a range of medical and surgical specialties. This role operates across a 24/7 rotating roster, and successful applicants must be available to work morning, afternoon and night shifts.
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Our dedicated Paediatrics Unit provides specialised medical and surgical care for babies, children and adolescents in a welcoming, family-centred environment. From admission through to recovery, we work closely with both children and their families, explaining procedures in a simple and reassuring way to ease concerns and build confidence. We provide expert care across a range of specialties, including dental, ear, nose and throat (ENT), general surgery, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, plastic surgery and urology, ensuring the highest standard of care for our young patients.
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You will become an integral part of the team that is passionate about making a difference in the lives of those you care for, while making a positive contribution to the overall standard of care delivered by the unit. You will join a team of highly skilled multidisciplinary professionals, and your enthusiasm and dedication for nursing will be highly valued within a supportive and professional workplace.
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About you
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We are searching for anurse with a passion for Paediatric care to seamlessly join the team and hit-the-ground-running, continuing your nursing career and providing exceptional care for our patients and their families from day one. As such, you will possess:
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Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)
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Minimum 12 months post graduate experience in a acute hospital setting
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Demonstrated paediatric nursing experience is desirable but not essential
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Excellent interpersonal, communication and clinical problem-solving skills
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Strong paediatric focus and passion for providing family centred care
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The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
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A commitment to learn and develop your skills and commitment to the continued quality improvement and best practice principles within your role
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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 on Friday 18th September ****- 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.
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Advertised: 31 Aug **** E. Australia Standard Time
n Applications close: 18 Sep **** E. Australia Standard Time

📌 Registered Nurse (Townsville)
🏢 Mater Health Services
📍 Townsville