About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is inviting interest from experienced Registered Nurses who are ready to take the next step in their career by transitioning into a Clinical Nurse role within our Orthopaedic Ward. This opportunity is offered as permanent part-time basis working 32 hours a week. To be considered for this opportunity, this role requires participation in a 24/7 rotating roster including morning, afternoon, and night shifts.

Our Orthopaedics ward offer a comprehensive range of orthopaedic care including assessment, evaluation, surgery and after-surgery care. More than 850 hip and knee replacements are conducted annually at Mater Private Hospital Townsville. Our large team of highly skilled Orthopaedic Surgeons specialising in upper limb, lower limb and general orthopaedics who consult and operate on site.

Salary range: $57.48 - $61.55 per hourplus superannuationandaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 +access to many staff benefits

What you’ll be doing

- Achieving optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and the continuum of care
- Demonstrating exceptional clinical expertise and knowledge of emergency procedures and the management of patients seeking outstanding care
- Maintaining current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth
- Supporting the Nurse Unit Manager in implementing strategies to ensure that quality and risk management are integrated into service provision
- Lead, participate and collaborate with other key stakeholders in the design and implementation of continuous improvement activities and models of care for enhanced service provision
- Liaise with other senior nursing roles and multidisciplinary teams to ensure solid communication networks are maintained
- Identify and actively communicate future issues and new directions for the service




- Escalate issues impacting on clinical practice and care delivery
- Establishes and promotes effective model of care with family that ensure continuity of care

About you

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)
- Extensive demonstrated experience in a orthopaedic ward
- Post graduate qualification in a relevant field or working towards (desirable)
- A strong work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to role model and promote the Mater values
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise with a variety of different stakeholders both internally and externally at various levels
- Demonstrated ability to operate both in a team environment and autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning and strong listening, negotiation and decision-making skills
- Strong knowledge of continuous improvement process, coupled with the proven ability to initiate, coordinate and evaluate quality improvement measures
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of Workplace Health and Safety, Infection Control and Clinical Risk policies are also of value.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

- Growth opportunities opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadersh

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