Job Description
Job no: ******
n Work type: Permanent
n Location: Townsville
n Categories: Clinical Nursing/Midwifery
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About the role
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Mater Private Hospital Townsville is seeking two experienced, theatre-trained Registered Nurses to take the next step in their leadership journey as Floor Coordinators within our Perioperative Services team. This permanent full-time opportunity is available for an immediate start and offers the chance to further develop your leadership, clinical coordination, and operational management skills within a dynamic and fast-paced theatre environment. Working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager and wider perioperative team,the successful candidate will support the day-to-day coordination of Perioperative Services, ensuring efficient theatre flow, safe patient care, and effective utilisation of resources while contributing to the achievement of departmental objectives.
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As the Floor Coordinator you will be responsible for ensuring a safe, efficient, and effective service is provided to patients and Visiting Medical Officers within Perioperative Services on a day-to-day basis. You will provide clinical expertise, direct support and coaching to staff within the department, with a clear focus on the patient experience and quality of services.
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Ensuring appropriate staff allocations and skill mix to reflect the changing workload and to meet patient needs.
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Coordinate all clinical activity to maximize efficiency and ensure staff meal breaks and reliefs are arranged in a timely manner.
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To act as a clinical expert within the area of work demonstrating specialist knowledge, skills, and expertise.
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To liaise and co-operate with the wards, other departments, and personnel in the hospital.
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Work collaboratively with other team leaders in the theatre department in the daily running and organisation of theatre activity and provide support in all clinical areas as necessary.
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To maintain and raise the clinical standard of care through the process of audit, and as a result implement changes in best practice.
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Identify and communicate quality improvement ideas to senior staff to enhance patient care.
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About you
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To be successful in this role you will meet the following in the following:
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Current AHPRA nursing registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)
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Advanced clinical knowledge and experience in a clinical area or specialty applicable to the unit.
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Minimum of 4 years' experience in Perioperative Nursing.
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Demonstrated advanced ability to communicate complex and challenging information constructively.
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A strong work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to role model and promote the Mater values
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise with a variety of different stakeholders both internally and externally at various levels
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Ability to plan and facilitate management of workloads
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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 outstanding 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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Applications close on Friday 25th September ****. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. 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.

📌 Floor Coordinator (Townsville)
🏢 Mater Health Services
📍 Townsville