Registered Nurse - PACU/Anaesthetics

About the role

Mater Hospital Springfield has an exciting opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses to join our Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) in full-time or part-time (28 hours per week), permanent positions, commencing September 2026.

As Queensland's newest public hospital, Mater Hospital Springfield delivers world-class healthcare to one of the state's fastest-growing communities, offering a broad range of surgical specialties including orthopaedics, general surgery, ENT, gynaecology, urology, ophthalmology, plastics, paediatrics and obstetrics.

Working within our modern perioperative service, you'll play a key role in providing exceptional post-anaesthetic care across this diverse surgical caseload, while being part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team committed to outstanding patient outcomes.

Join us in this dual trained PACU/Anaesthetics position and elevate your clinical skills within a supportive and dynamic perioperative setting.

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

As a valued member of our PACU team, you will deliver safe, patient-centred care while supporting positive clinical outcomes and an exceptional patient experience. You will:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from anaesthesia following a variety of surgical procedures
• Perform ongoing patient assessment, monitoring and timely clinical intervention throughout the recovery phase
• Collaborate with anaesthetists, surgeons and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate safe and effective patient care
• Advocate for patients and provide compassionate care that supports their physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to evidence-based practice, infection prevention and quality standards
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, education and professional development opportunities
• Contribute positively to a collaborative team environment that promotes excellence in perioperative care

About you

You are an experienced PACU nurse who thrives in a fast-paced perioperative environment and is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care. You will bring:

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated recent experience working within a Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) is essential
• Experience caring for obstetric and/or paediatric patients is highly desirable
• Strong clinical assessment skills with the ability to recognise and respond to deteriorating patients
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to patient care
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, patient safety and continuous quality improvement
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining a high standard of professional practice

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 Wednesday, 9th 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. 

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