Assistant in Nursing - Inpatient Unit

About the role

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking an Assistant in Nursing to join the Inpaitents Unit in this permanent part-time opportunity working 20 hours per week.

You'll play an integral role in supporting the delivery of safe, compassionate and efficient care. This diverse role combines direct patient support with clinical assistance, stock management and coordination activities that help ensure patients receive timely treatment and our clinical teams have everything they need to deliver exceptional care.

Based at our Springfield campus, this position is a part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield — which opened in 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: $35.05 - $38.38 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

As an important member of the multidisciplinary team, you'll help maintain the smooth day-to-day operation of the Inpaitents Unit by supporting both patients and clinical staff.

• Supporting Registered Nurses in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Assisting patients throughout their treatment journey, including personal care, transfers and mobility assistance where required.
• Measuring patient heights and weights to support treatment planning.
• Monitoring and rounding on patients within the unit, identifying patients who may require prompt clinical attention and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Assisting with patient flow across the Unit to support efficient service delivery.
• Maintaining clinical stock levels across multiple treatment areas, managing the general storeroom and ensuring equipment and consumables are readily available for patient care.
• Ability in coordinating daily clinical supply requirements.
• Assisting with housekeeping activities and maintaining a clean, safe and well-organised clinical environment.
• Contributing positively within the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

About you

You will be a compassionate, organised and proactive individual who enjoys working in a busy clinical environment and takes pride in supporting both patients and colleagues. You will also have:

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (or working towards), or
• Current or previous study as an Undergraduate Nursing Student or Diploma of Nursing student.
• Previous experience working as an Assistant in Nursing within a hospital or healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control principles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• Experience managing clinical stock, supplies or equipment is highly regarded.
• A collaborative approach and genuine commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
• A positive, motivated attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.

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 Thursday, 27th August 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. 

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