About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville are currently seeking experienced Anaesthetics Registered Nurses to join our Perioperative Services team. We can offer great flexibility within your employment, being open to either Permanent Part/ Full Time and Casual – Choice the employment that suits you and your lifestyle!!!  Shifts range from 6:15AM – 6:00PM where you will be based at our Pimlico campus.

The Perioperative Services department at Mater Private Hospital Townsville (MPHT) provides surgical services across 16 theatres and caters for adults and paediatrics with a variety of surgical specialities.  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.

Salary range: $42.99 -$55.14 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

Our Perioperative Registered Nurses use extensive experience to provide essential support to our patients and Clinical Nurses in activities designed to aid the sustainability of the department and assist with the progression of service improvement.

Whilst displaying the highest level of clinical standards for the unit you will be responsible for:

• Achieving optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and continuum of care while acting as patient advocate
• Demonstrating exceptional clinical expertise and knowledge of procedures and the management of patients during perioperative journey
• Provide effective management of post anaesthesia and postoperative complications
• Working collaboratively with the nursing team to provide exceptional care every time
• Maintaining current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth

About you

You will be driven by a challenging yet rewarding environment where you can bring your energy and experience to this dynamic area.

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)
• Minimum 1 year experience in an acute setting post graduation
• Visa sponsorship may be considered for exceptional international applicants with demonstrated extensive experience in anaesthetics 
• Experience working as an anaesthetics nurse
• ALS Certification desirable
• Demonstrated ability to operate both in a team environment and autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning and strong listening, negotiation and decision making skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Commitment to ensuring the levels of service is always delivered to patients at all times

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. 

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.