About the role
Mater Private Hospital Gold Coast is seeking a Registered Nurse to work within our General Medical ward. This position will be employed on a casual basis. Mater has finalised the strategic acquisition of Healthscope’s Gold Coast Private Hospital, this is a significant milestone in Mater’s commitment to delivering exceptional and compassionate care to Queensland communities.
Our General Medical/Renal Ward specialises in Renal and Geriatric care offering a broad range of acute and complex healthcare services. You'll join a compassionate, multidisciplinary team committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care while making a meaningful difference to patients and their families every day.
Based at our Gold Coast Campus, this role will be part of our state-of-the-art 339 bed facility located in Southport. This facility was established in 2016 and offers a wide range of specialities across Emergency, Medical Services, Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, Neurosurgery, Plastics, ENT, General Surgery, Obstetrics, Cardiac Care and Oncology.
Salary range: $44.06 - $56.52 per hour plus casual loading plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
- Deliver evidence-based, patient-centred nursing care across medical and palliative services
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans
- Support patients and their families with compassion, dignity and respect throughout their care journey
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate safe, effective care
- Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to discharge planning
- Mentor and support nursing colleagues and students where appropriate
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development
About you
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with no restrictions
- Demonstrated clinical experience within an acute medical, oncology and/or palliative care setting (highly regarded)
- A genuine passion for providing person-centred, compassionate care
- Excellent clinical assessment, communication and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality care
- Willingness to participate in ongoing learning, education and professional development
- Postgraduate qualifications relevant to medical or palliative nursing will be highly regarded but are not essential
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER
Applications close Sunday 6th September 2026 –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).
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