Registered Nurse - ICU

Mater is looking for dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our team at Mater Hospital Springfield's Intensive Care Unit (ICU). These are permanent positions available on a full-time or part-time basis (minimum 0.5 FTE), with a start date as soon as possible.

As part of Queensland's largest not-for-profit hospital and healthcare network, you'll be working in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment where your clinical expertise directly contributes to life-changing patient outcomes. This is a genuinely rewarding opportunity to grow your career within a values-led organisation committed to compassionate, high-quality care.

Based at our Springfield campus, this role will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield — opening early 2026. This state of the art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region. With a mix of public and private beds across ICU, maternity, emergency and medical, surgical services, it’s set to care for over 200,000 patients annually.

Salary Range

$42.99 - $55.14 per hour plus superannuation [https://www.ato.gov.au/tax-rates-and-codes/key-superannuation-rates-and-thresholds/super-guarantee] and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 [https://account.smartsalary.com.au/benefits-available?ercode=MML] + access to many staff benefits! [https://www.mater.org.au/group/careers/working-with-mater]

What you’ll be doing

• In this role, you'll deliver holistic, patient-centred nursing care across all aspects of the ICU, working collaboratively within a skilled multidisciplinary team. Your key responsibilities will include:
• Delivering safe, efficient and compassionate nursing care with consideration for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each patient
• Contributing to a culture of safety and quality by adhering to infection control practices, organisational policies and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate, manage and evaluate patient care activities
• Advocating for patients and supporting them in their own healthcare decision-making
• Participating in the teaching and mentoring of nursing students and less experienced staff
• Maintaining and expanding your professional knowledge through ongoing education and evidence-based practice
• Practising in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's standards, relevant legislation and Mater's values

About you

• You're a skilled and motivated nurse who thrives in a fast-paced critical care environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes. To be successful in this role, you will have:
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
• Experience in, or a strong interest in, intensive care nursing
• A commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and evidence-based practice
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• The ability to exercise sound clinical judgement and accept accountability for your own practice
• A genuine passion for professional development — both your own and that of your colleagues

Why join us?

Mater [https://www.mater.org.au/] 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 [https://www.mater.org.au/health/hospitals/mater-private-hospital-rockhampton], education [https://www.matereducation.qld.edu.au/], fundraising & philanthropy [https://www.materfoundation.org.au/] and research [https://www.materresearch.org.au/] — 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 [https://www.mater.org.au/about-us/careers]. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

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).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage [https://www.mater.org.au/about-us/who-we-are/reconciliation].

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