Job Description

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
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Salary range

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Salary range: $56.08 - $60.05 per hour plus superannuation andaccess 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 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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- Post graduate certificate qualification- desirable
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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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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 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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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
📍 Townsville