The Mater Mothers’ Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join their Special Care Nursery Team.

We have permanentpositions available, part-time or full-time based at our South Brisbane campus.
Successful applicants will need to be available to work all shifts on a 24/7 roster.

The Neonatal Critical Care Unit is a 79 bed highly specialised and complex service which provides care for approximately 2000 babies per year. It is comprised of 47 intensive care beds, separated into Preterm/Medical and Cardiac/Surgical units, and 32 Special Care beds, a Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist service aimed at admission avoidance and an early discharge program, HOPE (Home for our Patients Earlier). Care provided in our Special Care Nursery is highly collaborative, multidisciplinary and delivered in accordance with current evidence and best practice standards.

Salary range: $44.06 - $56.52per hour plus superannuationand access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 +access to many staff benefits

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, our Registered Nurses make up a vital and respected part of the nursing team at Mater.

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

- Utilising a structured approach carry out comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments of sick and preterm neonates.
- Within scope of practice, implement planned evidence-based nursing interventions and contribute to the nurse-led model of care program for eligible babies.
- Act as an advocate,



ensuring babies and their families are informed and consent is gained prior to care or interventions being provided.
- Provide care and support for babies requiring non-invasive respiratory support and central venous access.
- Contribute to the maintenance of an environment which promotes safety, security and personal integrity of individual patients, their families and the broader community
- Maintain and adhere to Infection Control policies and practices
- Complies with organisational policies, procedures, work instructions and guidelines
- Ensure confidentiality of corporate and patient information.

About you

To be successful in this position, you will have:

- Current AHPRA nursing registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)
- Hold or willingness to work towards a postgraduate qualification in Neonatal Care
- Availability to work across a 24/7 rotating roster
- A strong work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to role model and promote 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
- Robust attention to detail and organisational skillsPatient centric approach to care with a commitment to ensuring quality and individualised care is always delivered to patients





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?

- Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
- Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
- Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay by up to $18,550 per year, including up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses (such as rent, mortgage repayments and school fees) and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment + possibility to salary package a car
- Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
- Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
- Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
- A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're lookin

📌 Registered Nurse (Australia)
🏢 Mater Group
📍 Australia