CSSD Sterilisation Technician

Work type: Full Time, Part Time and Casual opportunities available

Position Classification: Support Services Level 2

Remuneration: $25.99 - $28.07

Location: Townsville

Categories: Perioperative Services

Mater Private Hospital Townsville (MPHT) is expanding, opening four new operating theatres in 2021.

About the role

The Perioperative Services department is currently seeking experienced CSSD Technicians to join their team on a full time, part time or casual basis.

In this role you will be responsible for carrying out the cleaning, assembly, inspecting, wrapping and sterilisation of surgical instruments and medical equipment in compliance with national standards. This role is a critical part of the surgical process and the ability to work efficiently with your team to manage pressing deadlines is crucial.

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. Over the course of 2021, we will be increasing our operational capacity to include an additional four (4) theatres.  MPHT boasts brand new state of the art theatre facilities, a catheterisation laboratory, separate onsite day site surgery facilities as well as newly implemented robotic surgery involving the da Vinci Surgical System.

About you

As a member of the CSSD team, you will play an important role in providing a high-quality service to Perioperative Services departments. You will be a self-motivated individual, who possesses excellent time management and organisational abilities with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated knowledge of instrumentation
• Certificate III in Sterilisation Services (desirable)
• Minimum of 12 months experience
• Sound knowledge of AS/NZ 4187 2014
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
• A high level of efficiency and accuracy

Why join us?

In return for your skills, compassion, integrity and enthusiastic commitment, you will have the opportunity to work for an Australian leader in the field of Health, Education and Research.  Working together as part of a larger team, you will help support Mater to improve the health of the community, empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

In addition to being part of a workplace that offers compassionate care in the Spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, you will have opportunities to increase your take home pay with our salary packaging options, support towards ongoing professional development, access to fitness passport, and many other benefits not offered in other workplaces.

To be eligible for employment in this role you must be one of the following:

• An Australian Citizen
• A permanent resident of Australia
• A New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport
• A citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia 

For more information, please contact Ruth Strickland-Ross, on (07) 4727 4545.

Closing date for applications is 7 June 2021.

Please note we will be reviewing and contacting applicants prior to closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

Registered Nurse/Midwife Level 1 – Mater Mothers Private Townsville

Work type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time

Position Classification: Registered Midwife

Remuneration: $35.77 - $45.87

Location: Townsville

Categories: Nursing

About the role

Our Mater Mothers' Private Townsville team is currently seeking experienced Registered Midwifes to join their team on a Permanent Part Time basis.

Mater Mothers' Private Townsville is proud to be part of Mater Mothers Queensland Group, Australia's largest maternity service, that delivers more than 10 000 babies every year across five leading private maternity hospitals. We value the contribution of our staff and pride ourselves on encouraging professional growth. Mater Mothers' Private Townsville includes a team of over 40 Nurses, six fully equipped birth suites, 23 private single rooms, two double bed rooms and eight special care nursery cots.

What you’ll be doing

As a Registered Midwife you will be part of our dynamic, supportive team working across all clinical areas of midwifery; Ante/Postnatal clinics, Birth Suites, Special Care Nursery and the Ante/postnatal Unit. You will have a passion and commitment for the delivery of a family focused, excellence in care for our women and their families.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Current birth suite experience
• A minimum of one-year experience as a registered midwife
• A strong patient centred care focus
• Ability to build effective professional relationships
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and clinical problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to the continued quality improvement and best practice principles
• A strong work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to role model and promote the Mater values
• A desire to share your experiences and participate in the future development of the unit
• The right to work in Australia

Why join us?

In return for your skills, compassion, integrity and enthusiastic commitment, you will have the opportunity to work for an Australian leader in the field of Health, Education and Research.  Working together as part of a larger team, you will help support Mater to improve the health of the community, empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

In addition to being part of a workplace that offers compassionate care in the Spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, you will have opportunities to increase your take home pay with our salary packaging options, support towards ongoing professional development, access to fitness passport, and many other benefits not offered in other workplaces.

To be eligible for employment in this role you must be one of the following:

• An Australian Citizen
• A permanent resident of Australia
• A New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport
• A citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia 

For more information, please contact Michele Burge, Nurse Manager, on 07 4722 8868

Closing date for applications is Friday, 5 June 2021.

Please note we will be reviewing and contacting applicants prior to closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

Position Title: Exercise Physiology (Allied Health & Rehabilitation)

Employment Type: Casual (may consider part-time for an appropraite qualified applicant)

Position Classification: Exercise Physiologist

Remuneration: $36.48 - $50.36

Location: Pimlico Campus

Categories: Allied Health

Application Close: 24 May 2021

Mater Private Hospital Townsville (MPHT) North Queensland is seeking a passionate and energetic Exercise Physiologist to join our Allied Health Team.

About the role

The MPHT Pimlico is the largest private hospital in North Queensland. It is a full tertiary (Level 6) 197 bed referral hospital offering emergency services and acute medical / surgical services and includes an ICU (including cardiac surgery) and CCU.  

We have an inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, extensive Day Rehabilitation Unit and Cardiac Rehabilitation services. 

The aim of exercise physiology position is to help prevent or manage acute, sub- acute or chronic disease or injury, and assist in restoring one’s optimal physical function, health or wellness. These interventions are exercise-based and include health and physical activity education, advice and support and lifestyle modification with a strong focus on achieving behavioural change.

Who you are:

You will be working with any people who may be affected by a number of conditions including heart disease, stroke, neurological conditions, COPD, diabetes, chronic pain, metal health conditions, post-operative rehab, cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis as well as many others. The successful applicant will require:

• Current registration as an Exercise Physiologist
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to develop and maintain relationships within the multidisciplinary team and external clients
• Abilitiy to work effectively in team environment 
• Values positive team and workplace culture 
• Demonstreated reasoning skills and capacity for independent professional judgement when required in solving problems

Please refer to the Position Description for the essential requirements.

Your application must include a current resume. 

Why join us?

In return for your skills, compassion, integrity and enthusiastic commitment, you will have the opportunity to work for an Australian leader in the field of Health, Education and Research.  Working together as part of a larger team, you will help support Mater to improve the health of the community, empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

In addition to being part of a workplace that offers compassionate care in the Spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, you will have opportunities to increase your take home pay with our salary packaging options, support towards ongoing professional development, access to fitness passport, and many other benefits not offered in other workplaces.

To be eligible for employment in this role you must be one of the following:

• An Australian Citizen
• A permanent resident of Australia
• A New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport
• A citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia  

For more information, please contact James Gaudin, Allied Health Manager, on 07 4727 4653

Closing date for applications is 24 May 2021

*Please note we will be reviewing and contacting applicants prior to closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

To view the position description or submit your applications, please click the ‘Apply’ button below.

Position Title: Occupational Therapist

Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Common Law

Location: Pimlico Campus - Townsville

Categories: Allied Health

Application Close: Monday 24 May 2021

Who we are:

For more than 70 years, Mater Private Hospital Townsville (MPHT) has been providing excellence in health care for the Townsville and North Queensland community.  We are currently embarking on a $52M 10-year redevelopment plan which will see us continue to deliver contemporary, holistic health care services as we expand to meet the growing needs of our community.

About you

As an experienced Occupational Therapist, you will work within our acute wards and rehabilitation unit promoting health and wellbeing by enabling people to participate in the everyday occupations of lif, such as slef care activities. You will have:

• A teritary qualification in Occupational Therapy and full AHPRA registration 
• Demonstrated level of knowledge, expertise and skill in clinical service provision (acute hospital setting), relevant to the services provided by the facility 
• Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate patient care and competency in clinical problem solving
• Demonstrated competency in written and verbal communications and the ability to maintain accurate clinical and assessment data
• The right to work in Australia

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position

Please refer to the Position Description for the essential requirements. Your application must include a current resume.

Why join us?

In return for your skills, compassion, integrity and enthusiastic commitment, you will have the opportunity to work for an Australian leader in the field of Health, Education and Research.  Working together as part of a larger team, you will help support Mater to improve the health of the community, empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

In addition to being part of a workplace that offers compassionate care in the Spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, you will have opportunities to increase your take home pay with our salary packaging options, support towards ongoing professional development, access to fitness passport, and many other benefits not offered in other workplaces.

To be eligible for employment in this role you must be one of the following:

• An Australian Citizen
• A permanent resident of Australia
• A New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport 
• A citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia   

For more information, please contact James Gaudin, Allied Health Manager, on 07 4727 4653.

Closing date for applications is 24 May 2021

*Please note we will be reviewing and contacting applicants prior to closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

To view the position description or submit your applications, please click the ‘Apply’ button below.

Registered Nurse Level 1 – Emergency Department 

Work type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse Level 1

Remuneration: $35.77 - $45.87

Location: Townsville

Categories: Nursing

About the role

Our Emergency Department is currently seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join their team on a Permanent Part Time basis.

What you’ll be doing

As a Registered Nurse you will provide quality care to patients with particular consideration to their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Preferred experience in Emergency Nursing is desirable, unit specific training will be provided
• Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate patient care and competency in clinical problem solving
• Available to work across all shifts
• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
• Demonstrated competency in written and verbal communications and the ability to maintain accurate clinical and assessment data
• The right to work in Australia

Why join us?

In return for your skills, compassion, integrity and enthusiastic commitment, you will have the opportunity to work for an Australian leader in the field of Health, Education and Research.  Working together as part of a larger team, you will help support Mater to improve the health of the community, empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

In addition to being part of a workplace that offers compassionate care in the Spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, you will have opportunities to increase your take home pay with our salary packaging options, support towards ongoing professional development, access to fitness passport, and many other benefits not offered in other workplaces.

To be eligible for employment in this role you must be one of the following:

• An Australian Citizen
• A permanent resident of Australia
• A New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport
• A citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia 

For more information, please contact Angie McCudden, Nurse Manager, on 07 4727 4470

Closing date for applications is  27 May 2021

Please note we will be reviewing and contacting applicants prior to closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

Enrolled Nurse – Perioperative Services (Scrub/Scout)

Work type: Permanent Full time, Part Time or Casual opportunities available

Position Classification: Endorsed Enrolled Nurse

Remuneration: $30.94 - $33.52

Location: Townsville

Categories: Perioperative Services

Mater Private Hospital Townsville (MPHT) is expanding, opening four new operating theatres in 2021. There are multiple permanent part time, full time and casual positions available with hours dependent on candidate availability.

About the role

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 specialties. Over the course of 2021, we will be increasing our operational capacity to include an additional 4 theatres.  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.

Seeking to grow our dedicated and knowledgeable team, we are looking for you to bring demonstrated skills and experience within the above clinical skillset to work across the full scope of our services.

About you

As someone with strong work ethic and self-motivation, you are able to adapt to a changing environment as we work together to deliver first class services. Alongside your caring and engaging manner, you have a positive attitude and strong communication skills allowing you to engage with our patients and their families.

You will also have:

• Relevant qualifications and Registration with AHPRA
• 2 years experience or more as an Enrolled Nurse in a hospital perioperative setting with relevant specialty experience

Why join us?

In return for your skills, compassion, integrity and enthusiastic commitment, you will have the opportunity to work for an Australian leader in the field of Health, Education and Research.  Working together as part of a larger team, you will help support Mater to improve the health of the community, empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

In addition to being part of a workplace that offers compassionate care in the Spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, you will have opportunities to increase your take home pay with our salary packaging options, support towards ongoing professional development, access to fitness passport, and many other benefits not offered in other workplaces.

To be eligible for employment in this role you must be one of the following:

• An Australian Citizen
• A permanent resident of Australia
• A New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport
• A citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia 

Preference will be given to applicants who are Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or have the independent right to work in Australia, however should vacancies remain available there are a limited number of TSS sponsorship opportunities available. You can only be offered employment in this role for the duration that your current visa allows you to work in Australia. 

For more information, please contact Angelina Howell, on 07) 4727 4672.

Closing date for applications is 28 May 2021

Please note we will be reviewing and contacting applicants prior to closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

Registered Nurse – Perioperative Services (Scrub/Scout)

Work type: Permanent Full time, Part Time or Casual opportunities available

Position Classification: Registered Nurse Level 1

Remuneration: $35.77 - $45.57

Location: Townsville

Categories: Perioperative Services

Mater Private Hospital Townsville (MPHT) is expanding, opening four new operating theatres in 2021. There are multiple permanent part time, full time and casual positions available with hours dependent on candidate availability.

About the role

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 specialties. Over the course of 2021, we will be increasing our operational capacity to include an additional 4 theatres.  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.

Seeking to grow our dedicated and knowledgeable team, we are looking for you to bring demonstrated skills and experience within the above clinical skillset to work across the full scope of our services.

About you

As someone with strong work ethic and self-motivation, you are able to adapt to a changing environment as we work together to deliver first class services. Alongside your caring and engaging manner, you have a positive attitude and strong communication skills allowing you to engage with our patients and their families.

You will also have:

• Relevant qualifications and Registration with AHPRA
• 2 years experience or more as a Registered Nurse in a hospital perioperative setting with relevant specialty experience
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications will be highly regarded although not essential

Why join us?

In return for your skills, compassion, integrity and enthusiastic commitment, you will have the opportunity to work for an Australian leader in the field of Health, Education and Research.  Working together as part of a larger team, you will help support Mater to improve the health of the community, empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

In addition to being part of a workplace that offers compassionate care in the Spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, you will have opportunities to increase your take home pay with our salary packaging options, support towards ongoing professional development, access to fitness passport, and many other benefits not offered in other workplaces.

To be eligible for employment in this role you must be one of the following:

• An Australian Citizen
• A permanent resident of Australia
• A New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport
• A citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia 

Preference will be given to applicants who are Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or have the independent right to work in Australia, however should vacancies remain available there are a limited number of TSS sponsorship opportunities available. You can only be offered employment in this role for the duration that your current visa allows you to work in Australia. 

For more information, please contact Angelina Howell, on 07) 4727 4672.

Closing date for applications is 28 May 2021

Please note we will be reviewing and contacting applicants prior to closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

Position Title: Registered Midwife

Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Registered Nurse Level 1

Location: Mater Mothers Private Townsville, Hyde Park Campus

Application Close: open ended

Who we are:

Mater Mothers Private Townsville is proud to be part of Mater Mothers Queensland Group, Australia’s largest maternity service, that delivers more than 10 000 babies every year across five leading private maternity hospitals. We value the contribution of our staff and pride ourselves on encouraging professional growth and job opportunities across the state.

Tell me more:

Mater Mothers Private Townsville is a 26 bed Unit, six Birth Suites and a level 4 eight cot Special Care Nursery.

This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of health professionals at Mater Mothers Private Townsville. Be part of our dynamic, supportive and values driven Maternity Services Team that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research, empowering our people to be the best in serving our community.

As a Registered Midwife you will work across all clinical areas of midwifery; Ante/Postnatal clinics, Birth Suites, Special Care Nursery and the Ante/postnatal Unit. You will have a passion and commitment for the delivery of family focused, excellence in care for our women and their families.

This position reports to the Clinical Midwife and Nurse Unit Manager.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Qualifications and AHPRA registration as a Midwife with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.  

Work collaboratively with the Obstetric Teams to deliver excellence in woman centred care across the pregnancy and post-partum continuum.

In addition, the successful applicant will also have:

• Current birth suite experience
• A minimum of one-year experience as a registered midwife
• A strong patient centred care focus
• Ability to build effective professional relationships
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and clinical problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to the continued quality improvement and best practice principles
• A strong work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to role model and promote the Mater values
• A desire to share your experiences and participate in the future development of the unit.

Please refer to the Position Description for the essential requirements and full selection criteria. Your application must include a cover letter and current resume that addresses all selection criteria.

If this sounds the right fit for you, Mater Mothers Private Townsville can offer you;

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work practices to best match your work/life balance
• Free onsite car parking
• Increase your take home pay with salary packaging options
• Career growth and support towards ongoing professional development
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Private Health Care options

About Townsville: (if wanting to capture outside of Townsville)

Townsville is home to some of the best weather year-round that Australia has to offer, surrounded by world heritage listed national parks and lush tropical gardens.  Townsville is home to some spectacular natural landscapes and attractions. Its sunny days, warm waters, cool ocean breezes and generally comfortable climate are part of what makes it such a popular place to live. Townsville offers you a diverse range of historical, military, outback, island active and tranquil experiences. Enjoy alfresco dining, urban street art, coffee along the beachfront, vibrant night life, boutique shopping and explore the art, culture and entertainment which brings the bustling city to life.

To be eligible for employment in this role you must be one of the following:

• An Australian Citizen
• A permanent resident of Australia
• A New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport
• A citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia  

Take your career to the next level by experiencing working in our not-for-profit, values-driven hospital, with a deep connection to our local and regional community. Join our growing team as we build the future of Mater.

To view the position description or submit your applications, please click the ‘Apply’ button below.

Applications Close: open ended

Shortlisting will commence on receipt of applications