Registered Nurse Close Observation Unit

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Close Observation Unit. This is a permanent part-time role working 32 hours per week.

Salary range: $41.73 - $53.53 per hour plus superannuation andaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15900access to many staff benefits!

What youll be doing

The Registered Nurse provides evidence-based and contemporary patient-centred clinical care in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. The delivery of care extends to patient advocacy with particular consideration to the physical emotional and spiritual needs of patients that contribute to optimal clinical outcomes.

Registered Nurses are responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient management of care within the scope of practice and professional guidelines that include but may not be limited to: legislation regulations standards codes qualifications registration and clinical competencies.

About you

To be successful in this position you will have the following:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions
• ECG and Cardiac arrhythmia interpretation skills
• Demonstrated competency in intravenous (IV) cannulation
• Able to care for patients with Non-Invasive Ventilation/Airvo required with Invasive Ventilation skills competency preferable.
• Digital and computer proficiency extending to Microsoft 365 applications.
• Minimum of one-year post graduate experience
• Australian Citizenship permanent residency a current work Visa with no restrictions

Why join us

Mater is Queenslands largest not-for-profit healthcare provider and at Rockhampton we keep things personal and local. Here we are a community-based hospital 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 Private Hospital Rockhampton youll be part of a tight-knit and 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
• Join Queenslands Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

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

Applications close Wednesday the 20th of May 2026please 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.

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