Clinical Nurse - Intensive Care Unit

About the role

Mater Hospital Brisbane is seeking a Clinical Nurse to join the Intensive Care Unit team in this permanent, full-time opportunity.

Must have recent experience Team Leading in ICU. ALS competent and be available for an even spread of Dayshift and Nightshift with flexibility across the roster.

The Mater Intensive Care Units are an integrated public and private critical care service provided across two intensive care units. We have a friendly and skilled team that excels in caring for a variety of patient groups including complex surgical patients, neurosurgical and neurological conditions, life-threatening medical conditions, critically ill obstetric patients and critically ill oncology/haematology patients.

Salary range: $57.48 - $61.55 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 Clinical Nurse in ICU, you will perform all aspects of Nursing care with particular consideration to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each patient/client in a safe, effective and patient focussed manner. This clinical leadership role provides and supports the delivery of high-quality patient care, where advanced clinical skills and knowledge underpin care coordination, collaboration and communication within the Nursing/Midwifery and interdisciplinary team, for excellence in patient outcomes. The CN provides operational leadership when delegated by the NUM/MUM.

About you

To be considered for this position you will have:

• Minimum of three years’ experience in ICU (ALS competent)
• Postgraduate qualification in ICU is highly regarded
• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (no restrictions)
• High-level interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills with the ability to engage with internal stakeholders at various levels to achieve
• Available for an even spread of Dayshift and Nightshift with flexibility across the roster

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, 1st 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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