/n About the role /n

/n 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./n

/n Salary range: $56.08 - $60.05 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits! /n What you’ll be doing /n As the Floor Coordinator you will be responsible for ensuring a protected, 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. /n /n

- 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.

/n /n About you /n To be successful in this role you will meet the following in the following: /n /n

- 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

/n /n /n Why join us? /n 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.



/n 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. /n /n

- 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

/n /n Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER /n Applications close on Friday 25th September 2026. 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). /n 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. /n Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices. /n

📌 Floor Coordinator (Townsville)
🏢 Mater Group
📍 Townsville