Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery

About the role

The Mater Mothers’ Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses to join their Special Care Nursery Team.

We have permanent and maximum-term positions available, part-time or full-time.

Successful applicants will need to be available to work all shifts on a 24/7 roster.

The Neonatal Critical Care Unit is a 79 bed highly specialised and complex service which provides care for approximately 2000 babies per year.  It is comprised of 47 intensive care beds, separated into Preterm/Medical and Cardiac/Surgical units, and 32 Special Care beds, a Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist service aimed at admission avoidance and an early discharge program, HOPE (Home for our Patients Earlier). Care provided in our Special Care Nursery is highly collaborative, multidisciplinary and delivered in accordance with current evidence and best practice standards.

Salary range: $44.06 - $56.52 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, our Registered Nurses make up a vital and respected part of the nursing team at Mater.

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Utilising a structured approach carry out comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments of sick and preterm neonates.
• Within scope of practice, implement planned evidence-based nursing interventions and contribute to the nurse-led model of care program for eligible babies.
• Act as an advocate, ensuring babies and their families are informed and consent is gained prior to care or interventions being provided.
• Provide care and support for babies requiring non-invasive respiratory support and central venous access.
• Contribute to the maintenance of an environment which promotes safety, security and personal integrity of individual patients, their families and the broader community
• Maintain and adhere to Infection Control policies and practices
• Complies with organisational policies, procedures, work instructions and guidelines
• Ensure confidentiality of corporate and patient information.

About you

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Current AHPRA nursing registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)
• Hold or willingness to work towards a postgraduate qualification in Neonatal Care
• Availability to work across a 24/7 rotating roster
• A strong work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to role model and promote 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
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Patient centric approach to care with a commitment to ensuring quality and individualised care is always delivered to patients

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. #GETBETTERWITHMATER 

Applications close Tuesday 15th 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 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. 

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