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Floor Coordinator

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Job Location:

Townsville - Australia

Hourly Salary: AUD 56 - 60
Posted: 13 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 11 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is seeking two experienced theatre-trained Registered Nurses to take the next step in their leadership journey as Floor Coordinators within our Perioperative Services team. This permanent full-time opportunity is available for an immediate start and offers the chance to further develop your leadership clinical coordination and operational management skills within a dynamic and fast-paced theatre environment. Working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager and wider perioperative teamthe successful candidate will support the day-to-day coordination of Perioperative Services ensuring efficient theatre flow safe patient care and effective utilisation of resources while contributing to the achievement of departmental objectives.

Salary range: $56.08 - $60.05 per hour plus superannuation andaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15900access to many staff benefits!

What youll be doing

As the Floor Coordinator you will be responsible for ensuring a safe efficient and effective service is provided to patients and Visiting Medical Officers within Perioperative Services on a day-to-day basis. You will provide clinical expertise direct support and coaching to staff within the department with a clear focus on the patient experience and quality of services.

  • Ensuring appropriate staff allocations and skill mix to reflect the changing workload and to meet patient needs.
  • Coordinate all clinical activity to maximize efficiency and ensure staff meal breaks and reliefs are arranged in a timely manner.
  • To act as a clinical expert within the area of work demonstrating specialist knowledge skills and expertise.
  • To liaise and co-operate with the wards other departments and personnel in the hospital.
  • Work collaboratively with other team leaders in the theatre department in the daily running and organisation of theatre activity and provide support in all clinical areas as necessary.
  • To maintain and raise the clinical standard of care through the process of audit and as a result implement changes in best practice.
  • Identify and communicate quality improvement ideas to senior staff to enhance patient care.

About you

To be successful in this role you will meet the following in the following:

  • Current AHPRA nursing registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)
  • Advanced clinical knowledge and experience in a clinical area or specialty applicable to the unit.
  • Minimum of 4 years experience in Perioperative Nursing.
  • Demonstrated advanced ability to communicate complex and challenging information constructively.
  • Post graduate certificate qualification- desirable
  • A strong work ethic positive attitude and willingness to role model and promote the Mater values
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to liaise with a variety of different stakeholders both internally and externally at various levels
  • Ability to plan and facilitate management of workloads

Why join us

Mater is Queenslands largest not-for-profit healthcare provider delivering exceptional care to nearly 700000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. Were leaders in healthcare education fundraising & philanthropy and research and its our people who make the difference.

Were looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater youll 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 Queenslands Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Applications close on Friday 25th 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 preemployment 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.

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.


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