Job Description

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About the role

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Mater Private Hospital Townsville is seeking experienced Registered Nurses – Scrub/Scout to join our Perioperative team. This role is based in our state-of-the-art theatres at Pimlico, where we are particularly looking for nurses with orthopaedic and general scrub/scout experience. We offer great flexibility to suit your lifestyle, with opportunities for Permanent Part-Time, Full-Time, or Casual employment. Choose the option that works best for you!

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The Perioperative Services department at Mater Private Hospital Townsville (MPHT) provides surgical services across 16 theatres and caters for adults and pediatrics with a variety of surgical specialties. MPHT boasts brand new state of the art theatre facilities, a catheterization laboratory, separate onsite day site surgery facilities as well as newly implemented robotic surgery involving the da Vinci Surgical System.

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Salary range: $44.06 - $56.52per hour plus superannuation and access 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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Whilst displaying the highest level of clinical standards you will be responsible for:

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- Facilitating the surgeon within the theatre setting, supporting and collaborating with the theatre team to provide excellent patient centred care
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- Preparation of the operating theatre and preparing patients for surgery ensuring all documentation is completed.
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- Achieving optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and continuum of care
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- Demonstrating exceptional clinical expertise and knowledge of procedures and the management of patients seeking outstanding care
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About you

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To be successful in this role you will possess:

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- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
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- Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital perioperative setting
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- At least 2 years’ recent Scrub/Scout experience
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- Relevant postgraduate qualifications will be highly regarded although not essential
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- Ability to work in an ever-changing and fast paced environment
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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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Why join us?

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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 Cutting-edge Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.
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Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater . #GETBETTERWITHMATER

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Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. 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.

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