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 Judy Foote, Nurse Manager, on 07 4722 8868

Closing date for applications is 31 July 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.

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 06 July 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.

Calls for Expression of Interest –

Acting Inpatient Rehabilitation Coordinator

Applications Close 5pm, Sunday 27^th June 2021

Expressions of Interest for the position of Acting Inpatient Rehabilitation Coordinator are being invited from suitably qualified Mater employees.

Maternity Leave backfill from 2nd August 2021 through to 8th April 2022. 

The following list of the competencies will be sought from applicants to fulfil this position:

• Eligibility for full registration with a relevant Professional body such as Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA), Speech Pathology Australia (SPA), Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), and/or Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA).
• Comprehensive knowledge of rehabilitation program practices and principles, requirements and standards.
• Leadership/supervisory experience in health care an advantage.

Should you wish to express interest please click Apply Now below and provide a cover letter and CV.

Any further queries should be directed to James Gaudin (Allied Health Manager) james.gaudin@mater.org.au

Health Records Scanning Officer

Work type: Permanent Opportunities

Position Classification: EA Clerical Level 2

Remuneration: EA Hourly Rate ($25.52 - $27.68)

Location: Townsville

Categories: Health Information Management

About the role

The Health Information Management Department are currently seeking clerical professionals to join their team on a permanent basis.

Health Information Management Department are responsibility for the health information and record management services including clinical coding functions and support medicolegal / release of information functions.

What you’ll be doing

As the Health Records Scanning Officer you will accurately and efficiently complete activities associated with scanning of clinical documentation. Health Record Scanning Officers may be located at multiple Mater locations including Pimlico and Hyde Park. 

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Demonstrated ability to use and navigate computer applications, use and work with computer applications for a significant part of the shift, and the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of computer based applications relevant to the position.
• Demonstrated ability to follow policies, procedures and work instructions and escalate areas of concern or noncompliance.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and perform quality assurance including validation and audit activities.
• Understanding and acceptance of patient rights to privacy of personal information and consistent adherence to statutory and organisational obligations to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge of the patient master index, patient attendance information and health record format and content including clinical forms is not essential but would be desirable.

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 CJ Gray, Acting Health Information Manager, on 07 4727 4337.

Closing date for applications is Monday, 28^th 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 – Perioperative Services

(Scrub Scout/Anaesthetics/Recovery)

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.

Our Perioperative Services department is currently seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our perioperative team across three key teams.

• Scrub Scouts
• Anaesthetics
• Post Anaesthetic Care

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 specialities. 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 (Scrub Scout, Anaesthetics, Post Anaesthetic Care)
• 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. 

Closing date for applications is 15 July 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 – LEVEL 1 –RENAL UNIT

Employment Type: FULL TIME AND PART TIME

Position Classification: Registered Nurse (Level 1)

Remuneration: $35.77 - $45.87

Location: Hyde Park  Campus

Applications Close: 16 June 2021

About the role:

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is currently seeking an experienced Registered Nurse skilled in Haemodialysis to join their Renal Unit team on a Permanent basis.

The Renal Unit specialises in all areas of Haemodialysis incorporating new starts, chronic maintenance and acute dialysis. We provide a Level Three and a Level Four service over two Campuses and provide Haemodialysis treatments Monday to Saturday, from 6:00am - 8:30pm, with morning and afternoon sessions available.

About you:

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Demonstrated experience in haemodialysis -  preferably 3 years or more
• Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate patient care and competency in clinical problem solving
• Available to work across all department 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

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

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 Erica Smith, Nurse Manager, on 07 4722 8850

Closing date for applications is 16 July 2021

Please note we will be reviewing and contacting applicants prior to the 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 – Casual Pool

Work type: Casual

Position Classification: Registered Nurse Level 1

Remuneration: $35.77 to $45.87

Location: Townsville

Categories: Nursing

About the role

The Casual Pool at the Mater Private Hospital Townsville, is currently seeking experienced, qualified and enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join their team on a casual basis.

Working in the Casual Pool enables flexibility to work in various wards throughout our Pimlico and Hyde Park Campuses.

What you’ll be doing

As the Casual Pool Registered Nurse, you will provide high standard of patient centred nursing care.  The Registered Nurse core responsibilities supporting patients in the activities of daily living, assisting in meeting basic human needs and recognising the normal and abnormal assessment, intervention and evaluation of patient health and functional status with ongoing communication with VMOs, Allied Health professionals and team members within the unit.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current AHPRA registration Registered Nurse Division 1(without restriction)
• Minimum 12 months post graduate nursing experience (desirable)
• Flexibility to perform in various wards, adaptability to seamlessly integrate in to different teams and work under different Nurse Managers
• Consistent availability to complete shifts at short notice
• Commitment to excellence in nursing practice and professional development
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
• Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems

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

For more information, please contact Cheryl Papworth, Casual Pool Coordinator, on 4727 4516.

Closing date for applications is ongoing

Emailed applications sent directly to the Casual Pool Coordinator, will NOT be accepted.  All applications need to be received via our online platform.

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 Graduate Program

Work type: Contract 12 months 0.8FTE

Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse

Remuneration: $30.60 to $33.19

Location: Townsville

Categories: Nursing

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is welcoming applications from qualified and enthusiastic Enrolled Nurses to participate in our Perioperative Graduate Program.

The Enrolled Nurse - Perioperative Graduate Program is a twelve month part time program and includes an intensive three month component. Having the opportunity to spend your entire graduate program in one of four areas within Perioperative Services will allow you cement your learnings, develop a sense of belonging and enable your transition to become a confident and competent Perioperative Nurse. The specialties within the program you could be allocated to include:

• Anaesthetics
• Scrub/Scout
• Recovery
• Patient Admissions/Patient Discharge

Dedicated Preceptors, Clinical Specialists and the Organisational Development Team will help support and guide you through the program.

What you’ll be doing

As a Graduate EN, you will provide a high standard of patient centred nursing care under the supervision and direction of the Nurse Manager, Clinical Coordinator or Registered Nurse on duty.  The Enrolled Nurse’s core responsibilities are supporting patients in the activities of daily living, assisting in meeting basic human needs and recognising the normal and abnormal assessment, intervention and evaluation of patient health and functional status with ongoing communication with the Clinical Coordinator or Registered Nurse.

As an AHPRA registered Enrolled Nurse, your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Patient admission and discharge planning
• Care of the patient in the perioperative environment
• Following the polices and procedures of the theatre department, as well as the ACORN standards.
• Chart documentation and administration
• Working in a multidisciplinary team

All whilst under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Areas of practice that you’ll be allocated with shifts will be at both our Pimlico and Hyde Park campuses.

With our Mater Education and Organisational Development Team on campus, you will have an understanding to complete all specific mandatory training requirements and you will have the opportunity to extend further with professional development.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse Division 2 (without restriction)
• Commitment to excellence in nursing practice and professional development
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
• Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems
• You will be required to have availability to work across the week 24/7 (including weekends) for AM and PM shifts

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

For more information, please contact Lara Mills – Acting Organisational Development Coordinator, on 4727 4494.

Closing date for applications is 29^th June 2021.

All applications need to be received via our online platform.

Clinical Coach (Intensive Care Unit)

Work type: Fixed Part Time (12 month contract)

Position Classification: Registered Nurse Level 2

Remuneration: Nursing EA Hourly Rate ($47.16 - $50.45)

Location: Townsville

Categories: Patient Care Services

About the role

Intensive Care Unit is currently seeking an experienced critical care professional to join their team on a fixed term part time basis.

The Intensive Care Unit at Pimlico has a dynamic Intensivist led multidisciplinary team, managing critically ill patients in a Level 6 Tertiary Intensive Care Unit. It has a 10 bed unit which specialises in the post-operative care of cardiothoracic patients and other general surgical patients.  The Intensive Care Unit also receives occasional admissions from the Emergency Department, along with emergency admissions from within the hospital.

What you’ll be doing

As the Clinical Coach you will be supporting the clinical education & practice development needs of nursing staff undertaking work in the Intensive Care Unit and provides clinical teaching at the bed side with nurses provide.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Qualification in Critical Care Nursing is desirable
• At least 5 years' post registration experience in an Intensive Care Unit
• Proven skills as a preceptor
• Experience with Adult Learning Principles and Educational Best Practice would be desirable
• 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

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 Alison Danaher, Acting Organisational Development Manager, on 07 4727 4482.

Closing date for applications is Thursday, 1^st July 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.

Maintenance Manager

Work type: Permanent Full Time

Remuneration: Commensurate with experience

Location: Townsville

Categories: Finance & Operations

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is currently seeking an experience asset and maintenance specialist to lead their Maintenance department on a permanent full time basis.

Mater’s Maintenance department includes all work associated with electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, air conditioning, painting, steam systems, ground care, biomedical engineering, security and environment; also management of security contractors and Fire regulations.

What you’ll be doing

As the Maintenance Manager you will be responsible for the efficient conduct of all maintenance programs necessary to ensure the smooth running and upkeep of plant and equipment, and to maintain the assets of the property in an optimum condition and standard of presentation.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Extensive experience within a large organisation with significant project management experience in property operations and/or Asset protection (ideally within the hospital/ hospitality industry, or similar).
• Experience working with government, regulatory and / or statutory authorities.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and regulations.
• Ability to communicate and implement all statutory processes.
• Demonstrated administrative ability in planning and resourcing people, performance management and controlling labour costs and operating expenses.
• Previous experience in leading a team through cultural and process change.
• Experienced with Building management system or similar like systems.
• Ability to understand Building/Mechanical drawings.
• Managing service contracts.
• Negotiation skills in contract negotiations.
• Understanding of a hospital engineering department.
• Clear understanding of Fire regulations and building code.
• Tertiary Qualification in Engineering and/or Asset and Maintenance Management would be desirable.

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 Nicholas Doherty, People & Culture, on 07 4727 4597.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 30th 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.

Enrolled Nurse – Mater Mother’s Graduate Program

Work type: Contract 12 months 0.8FTE

Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse

Remuneration: $30.60 to $33.19

Location: Townsville

Categories: Nursing

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville, is currently seeking qualified and enthusiastic Enrolled Nurses to join their team in a Clinical Graduate Program.

The Mater Mother’s graduate program is a 12 month program that covers all aspects of maternal health on the Hyde Park Campus. There are also opportunities to attend 5 study days throughout the 12 months and be supported via a Clinical Coach and the Organisational Development team.

What you’ll be doing

As a Graduate EN, you will provide a high standard of patient centred nursing care under the supervision and direction of the Clinical Coordinator or Registered Nurse on duty.  The Enrolled Nurse’s core responsibilities are supporting patients in the activities of daily living, assisting in meeting basic human needs and recognising the normal and abnormal assessment, intervention and evaluation of patient health and functional status with ongoing communication with the Clinical Coordinator or Registered Nurse.

You will be required to have availability to work across the week to meet the hospital needs 24/7 (including weekends) for AM, PM and Night shifts, these offers are for 8 hours shifts.  Your nursing skills will be utilised to the unit that best suits your skill mix, and you will have the ability to gain extra exposure with other units, to best maximise your nursing services with a great team of clinical supporters. 

As an AHPRA registered Enrolled Nurse, your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Room attendance, make up and cleaning
• Personal care of patients from the time they’re arriving to the hospital
• Understanding and providing information and assistance with their discharging plan
• Preparing and management of medical services under supervision, including medication management, wound and pressure area care, clinical deterioration and other clinical components of patient care.
• Chart documentation and administration
• Transfers, transportation and manual handling

All whilst under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

With our Mater Education and Organisational Development Team on campus, you will have an understanding to complete all specific mandatory training requirements and you will have the opportunity to extend further with professional development.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse Division 2 (without restriction)
• Flexibility to perform in various wards, adaptability to seamlessly integrate into the Mater Mothers team
• Commitment to excellence in nursing practice and professional development
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
• Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems

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

For more information, please contact Lara Mills – Acting Organisational Development Coordinator, on 4727 4494.

Closing date for applications is 29 June 2021.

All applications need to be received via our online platform.

Enrolled Nurse – Clinical Graduate Program

Work type: Contract 12 months 0.8FTE

Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse

Remuneration: $30.60 to $33.19

Location: Townsville

Categories: Nursing

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville, is currently seeking qualified and enthusiastic Enrolled Nurses to join their team in a clinical graduate program.

The Clinical Graduate Program covers 3 four - month rotations in various wards throughout our Pimlico and Hyde Park Campus’. There is also opportunities to attend 5 study days throughout the 12 months and be supported via preceptors in your allocated departments and the organisational development team.

What you’ll be doing

As a graduate EN, you will provide high standard of patient centred nursing care under the supervision and direction of the Nurse Manager or Registered Nurse on duty.  The Enrolled Nurse’s core responsibilities are supporting patients in the activities of daily living, assisting in meeting basic human needs and recognising the normal and abnormal assessment, intervention and evaluation of patient health and functional status with ongoing communication with the Nurse Manager or Registered Nurse.

You will be required to have availability to work across the week to meet the hospital needs 24/7 (including weekends) for AM, PM and Night shifts, these offers are for 8 hours shifts.  Your nursing skills will be utilised to the unit that best suits your skill mix, and you will have the ability to gain extra exposure with other units, to best maximise your nursing services with a great team of clinical supporters. 

As an AHPRA registered Enrolled Nurse, your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Room attendance, make up and cleaning
• Personal care of patients from the time they’re arriving to the hospital
• Understanding and providing information and assistance with their discharging plan
• Preparing and management of medical services under supervision, including medication management, wound and pressure area care, clinical deterioration and other clinical components of patient care.
• Chart documentation and administration
• Transfers, transportation and manual handling

All whilst under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Areas of practice that you’ll be allocated with shifts will be at both our Pimlico and Hyde Park campuses which include:

Pimlico:

• Orthopaedics/Neurology
• Surgical Unit
• Medical Unit
• Cardiothoracic Unit

Hyde Park

• Day Surgery Unit

With our Mater Education and Organisational Development Team on campus, you will have an understanding to complete all specific mandatory training requirements and you will have the opportunity to extend further with professional development.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse Division 2 (without restriction)
• Flexibility to perform in various wards, adaptability to seamlessly integrate in to different teams and work under different Clinical Coordinators
• Commitment to excellence in nursing practice and professional development
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
• Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems

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

For more information, please contact Lara Mills – Acting Organisational Development Coordinator, on 4727 4494.

Closing date for applications is 29^th June 2021

All applications need to be received via our online platform.

Enrolled Nurse – Casual Pool

Work type: Casual

Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse

Remuneration: $30.94 to $33.52

Location: Townsville

Categories: Nursing

About the role

The Casual Pool at the Mater Private Hospital Townsville, is currently seeking experienced, qualified and enthusiastic Enrolled Nurses to join their team on a casual basis.

Working in the Casual Pool enables flexibility to work in various wards throughout our Pimlico and Hyde Park Campuses.

What you’ll be doing

As the Casual Pool Enrolled Nurse, you will provide high standard of patient centred nursing care under the supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse on duty.  The Enrolled Nurse’s core responsibilities are supporting patients in the activities of daily living, assisting in meeting basic human needs and recognising the normal and abnormal assessment, intervention and evaluation of patient health and functional status with ongoing communication with the Registered Nurse.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse Division 2 (without restriction)
• Minimum 12 months post graduate nursing experience (preferred but not essential)
• Flexibility to perform in various wards, adaptability to seamlessly integrate in to different teams and work under different Nurse Managers
• Consistent availability to complete shifts at short notice
• Commitment to excellence in nursing practice and professional development
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
• Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems

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

For more information, please contact Cheryl Papworth, Casual Pool Coordinator, on 4727 4516.

Closing date for applications is ongoing

Emailed applications sent directly to the Casual Pool Coordinator, will NOT be accepted.  All applications need to be received via our online platform.

Registered Nurse – Perioperative Services - Recovery/Urodynamics

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

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.

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 recovery and urodynamic 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 Andrea Aubrey, on 07) 4727 4186.

Closing date for applications is 6 July 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:                     ICU Career Medical Officer

Employment Type:             Permanent Part Time and Full Time opportunities available

Remuneration:                   $220,000 base salary plus superannuation

Location:                            Pimlico

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity awaits a suitably qualified CMO to join our dynamic Intensivist led multidisciplinary team, managing critically ill patients in a Level 6 ten bed Tertiary Intensive Care Unit. The position would suit an anaesthetics/ICU or ED trained registrar looking for a well-supported experience in a friendly patient focused ICU.

The ICU operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with the career medical officer rostered on for day shifts of 11 hours long and night shifts of 14 hours long. A flexibility to work a mixture of day and night shifts, also week and weekend shifts is welcomed.

About you

As the successful applicant you will possess:

• Commitment to the hospital’s Philosophy and Objectives and the ability and desire to uphold these values
• Registered Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA0)
• Three (3) years post graduate experience; including three (3) months preferably (6) months in anaesthesia; in addition, at least six (6) months experience in UCU and/or ED
• To be skilled in airway management including bag/valve/mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation and LMA placement.
• Demonstrated skill in the placement of arterial lines and central venous catheters
• Must hold current ACLS and PALS certification.
• Would be desirable but not essential to have undertaken a CALS (Cardiac Surgery Advanced Life Support) course.
• Holder of Medical Defence Insurance.
• Demonstrated ability to have excellent communication skills and a willingness to be part of a multi-disciplinary team approach.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to the educational activities of the hospital.

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

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 

Closing date for applications is 25 June 2021

Applications Close 5pm, Wednesday 23^rd June 2021

Expressions of Interest are being invited from suitably qualified Mater employees for

2 x Clinical Coordinators – Pimlico in Perioperative Services.

As part the MPHT Organisational Change Decision the Clinical Coordinator is a newly created role which is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective service to patients and VMOs within a clinical unit. The role would involve on a day-to-day basis providing clinical expertise, direct support and education to staff, a clear focus on the patient experience including quality of services and outcomes, also having a future-focus of planning and decision-making in operational management.

Please address the following competencies in your online selection criteria:

• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner’s Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a current licence to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated leadership in a clinical setting.
• Advanced clinical knowledge/experience applicable to the unit.

Should you wish to express interest please click Apply Now below and provide a cover letter (explaining your motivation for applying), CV and complete the online selection criteria.

Any further queries should be directed to Leo Canapi via email (leonor.canapi@mater.org.au)

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

Business & Nurse Manager - Critical Care

Work type: Permanent

Remuneration: Commensurate with experience

Location: Townsville

Categories: Patient Care Services

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is currently seeking an experienced nursing professional to join their team on a permanent full time basis in the newly created Business & Nurse Manager - Critical Care role.

This role requires a high level of business acumen and up to date professional knowledge to support the Mater Townsville Leadership Team to achieve organisational outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

As the Business & Nurse Manager - Critical Care you will provide be responsible for the daily financial activities of Coronary Care Unit, Cardiothoracic Unit & Intensive Care Unit including budget control, business planning, ensuring compliance with legislation & relevant clinical standards, policies and procedures, and identifying, designing, developing and implementing business, clinical and workforce strategies, initiatives, projects to enhance performance, efficiency, and exceptional service delivery. 

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner’s Regulation Agency with a current unrestricted licence to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated high level of expertise in financial and business management, and leading and managing sustainable business outcomes in a clinical setting.
• A high level of interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and advanced ability to communicate complex and challenging information constructively.
• Demonstrated leadership in a clinical setting.
• Advanced clinical knowledge and experience in a clinical area or specialty applicable to the role.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Nursing.
• Postgraduate qualifications or relevant experience in nursing and/or business and/or health leadership and previous experience in a comparable senior position would be desirable.

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 Deana Ward, Patient Care Manager, on (07) 4727 4562.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 23^rd 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.

Business & Nurse Manager – Pimlico, Perioperative

Work type: Permanent

Remuneration: Commensurate with experience

Location: Townsville

Categories: Perioperative Services

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is currently seeking an experienced nursing professional to join their team on a permanent full time basis in the newly created Business & Nurse Manager – Pimlico role.

This role requires a high level of business acumen and up to date professional knowledge to support the Mater Townsville Leadership Team to achieve organisational outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

As the Business & Nurse Manager – Pimlico will provide be responsible for the daily financial activities of the Pimlico Theatres, Surgical Admissions Unit and Recovery Stage 1 & 2 including budget control, business planning, ensuring compliance with legislation & relevant clinical standards, policies and procedures, and identifying, designing, developing and implementing business, clinical and workforce strategies, initiatives, projects to enhance performance, efficiency, and exceptional service delivery. 

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner’s Regulation Agency with a current unrestricted licence to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated high level of expertise in financial and business management, and leading and managing sustainable business outcomes in a clinical setting.
• A high level of interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and advanced ability to communicate complex and challenging information constructively.
• Demonstrated leadership in a clinical setting.
• Advanced clinical knowledge and experience in a clinical area or specialty applicable to the role.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Nursing.
• Postgraduate qualifications or relevant experience in nursing and/or business and/or health leadership and previous experience in a comparable senior position would be desirable.

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 Leo Canapi, Perioperative Services Manager, on (07) 4727 4183.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 23^rd 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.

Business & Nurse Manager - Medical

Work type: Permanent

Remuneration: Commensurate with experience

Location: Townsville

Categories: Patient Care Services

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is currently seeking an experienced nursing professional to join their team on a permanent full time basis in the newly created Business & Nurse Manager - Medical role.

This role requires a high level of business acumen and up to date professional knowledge to support the Mater Townsville Leadership Team to achieve organisational outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

As the Business & Nurse Manager - Medical you will provide be responsible for the daily financial activities of the Emergency Department, Medical Unit, Renal Dialysis Unit & Sleep Studies Unit including budget control, business planning, ensuring compliance with legislation & relevant clinical standards, policies and procedures, and identifying, designing, developing and implementing business, clinical and workforce strategies, initiatives, projects to enhance performance, efficiency, and exceptional service delivery. 

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner’s Regulation Agency with a current unrestricted licence to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated high level of expertise in financial and business management, and leading and managing sustainable business outcomes in a clinical setting.
• A high level of interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and advanced ability to communicate complex and challenging information constructively.
• Demonstrated leadership in a clinical setting.
• Advanced clinical knowledge and experience in a clinical area or specialty applicable to the role.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Nursing.
• Postgraduate qualifications or relevant experience in nursing and/or business and/or health leadership and previous experience in a comparable senior position would be desirable.

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 Deana Ward, Patient Care Manager, on (07) 4727 4562.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 23^rd 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.

Business & Nurse Manager - Surgical

Work type: Permanent

Remuneration: Commensurate with experience

Location: Townsville

Categories: Patient Care Services

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is currently seeking an experienced nursing professional to join their team on a permanent full time basis in the newly created Business & Nurse Manager - Surgical role.

This role requires a high level of business acumen and up to date professional knowledge to support the Mater Townsville Leadership Team to achieve organisational outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

As the Business & Nurse Manager - Surgical you will provide be responsible for the daily financial activities of Orthopaedics / Neurology, Paediatrics & Surgical Units including budget control, business planning, ensuring compliance with legislation & relevant clinical standards, policies and procedures, and identifying, designing, developing and implementing business, clinical and workforce strategies, initiatives, projects to enhance performance, efficiency, and exceptional service delivery. 

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner’s Regulation Agency with a current unrestricted licence to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated high level of expertise in financial and business management, and leading and managing sustainable business outcomes in a clinical setting.
• A high level of interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and advanced ability to communicate complex and challenging information constructively.
• Demonstrated leadership in a clinical setting.
• Advanced clinical knowledge and experience in a clinical area or specialty applicable to the role.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Nursing.
• Postgraduate qualifications or relevant experience in nursing and/or business and/or health leadership and previous experience in a comparable senior position would be desirable.

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 Deana Ward, Patient Care Manager, on (07) 4727 4562.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 23^rd 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.

Applications Close 5pm, Wednesday 23^rd June 2021

Expressions of Interest are being invited from suitably qualified Mater employees for

8 x Clinical Coordinators

in Patient Care Services including; CCU/CTU, Emergency Department, ICU, Medical Unit, Mater Mothers’, Ortho/Neuro/Paediatrics, Renal Dialysis and Surgical Unit.

As part the MPHT Organisational Change Decision the Clinical Coordinator is a newly created role which is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective service to patients and VMOs within a clinical unit. The role would involve on a day-to-day basis providing clinical expertise, direct support and education to staff, a clear focus on the patient experience including quality of services and outcomes, also having a future-focus of planning and decision-making in operational management.

Please address the following competencies in your online selection criteria:

• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner’s Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a current licence to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated leadership in a clinical setting.
• Advanced clinical knowledge/experience applicable to the unit.

Should you wish to express interest please click Apply Now provide a cover letter (explaining your motivation for applying), CV and complete the online selection criteria including which role you are applying role.

Any further queries should be directed to Deanna Ward via email (deanna.ward@mater.org.au)

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

Business & Nurse Manager – Hyde Park, Perioperative

Work type: Permanent

Remuneration: Commensurate with experience

Location: Townsville

Categories: Perioperative Services

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is currently seeking an experienced nursing professional to join their team on a permanent full time basis in the newly created Business & Nurse Manager – Hyde Park role.

This role requires a high level of business acumen and up to date professional knowledge to support the Mater Townsville Leadership Team to achieve organisational outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

As the Business & Nurse Manager – Hyde Park will provide be responsible for the daily financial activities of the Hyde Park Theatres, Day Unit and Recovery Unit including budget control, business planning, ensuring compliance with legislation & relevant clinical standards, policies and procedures, and identifying, designing, developing and implementing business, clinical and workforce strategies, initiatives, projects to enhance performance, efficiency, and exceptional service delivery. 

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner’s Regulation Agency with a current unrestricted licence to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated high level of expertise in financial and business management, and leading and managing sustainable business outcomes in a clinical setting.
• A high level of interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and advanced ability to communicate complex and challenging information constructively.
• Demonstrated leadership in a clinical setting.
• Advanced clinical knowledge and experience in a clinical area or specialty applicable to the role.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Nursing.
• Postgraduate qualifications or relevant experience in nursing and/or business and/or health leadership and previous experience in a comparable senior position would be desirable.

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 Leo Canapi, Perioperative Services Manager, on (07) 4727 4183.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 23^rd 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: 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