Registered Nurse PACU

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking passionate and motivated Registered Nurses to join our Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) on a permanent full-time or part-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing perioperative service within one of Queenslands newest hospitals working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

Based at our Springfield campus these roles 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 its set to care for over 200000 patients annually.

Salary range: $41.74 - $53.53 per hourplus superannuationandaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15900access to many staff benefits!

What youll be doing

As a Registered Nurse within PACU you will play a key role in providing safe high-quality care to patients recovering from anaesthesia and surgical procedures. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Deliver comprehensive patient-focused nursing care within the PACU environment
• Monitor and assess patients during the immediate post-operative recovery phase
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and escalate care appropriately
• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate and evaluate patient care
• Support a strong culture of safety quality improvement and patient advocacy
• Participate in ongoing professional development education and mentoring opportunities
• Contribute to a positive team environment and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to Mater policies procedures and professional standards

About you

You are a compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced perioperative environment and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
• Previous experience within PACU Recovery Perioperative or High Acuity Care nursing environments (such as ICU CCU or Emergency)
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to delivering patient-centred care aligned with Maters values
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload and respond effectively in a dynamic clinical setting
• A proactive approach to professional development and continuous learning

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 Tuesday 26^th May 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 our Reconciliation webpage.

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