Registered Nurse - Critical Care (Casual Pool)

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our Central Nursing Office – Critical Care casual pool. Based at our newly opened Springfield campus, this is an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centred care across our Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) environments. As a casual Registered Nurse, you will have the flexibility to support critical care services across either or both departments, depending on your experience, skills, and availability.

Based at our Springfield campus, these roles will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield — opened in 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: $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

As part of our Central Nursing Office team, you will provide safe, evidence-based nursing care while supporting the delivery of exceptional outcomes for patients across our Critical Care services. Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide high-quality, patient-focused nursing care within the Emergency Department and/or Intensive Care Unit
• Complete comprehensive patient assessments and implement evidence-based nursing interventions
• Develop, evaluate, and adapt care plans to meet individual patient needs
• Advocate for patients and families, ensuring care is delivered with compassion, dignity, and respect
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate and optimise patient care outcomes
• Support a safe clinical environment through adherence to infection prevention, quality, and safety standards
• Contribute to the education, support, and mentoring of students and less experienced team members
• Maintain professional standards of practice and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

About you

You are an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse who thrives in dynamic critical care environments and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care. You will bring:

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Minimum of 12 months’ experience working in either Emergency or Intensive Care nursing
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills relevant to critical care nursing practice
• Ability to provide safe, effective, and patient-centred care in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and maintaining contemporary clinical practice
• Availability to work a minimum of two shifts per week as part of the casual pool

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. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Applications will be assessed as they are received. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as suitable candidates may be contacted and appointed throughout the advertising period. Don't hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

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