Clinical Nurse - Anaesthetics

About the role

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for an experienced Clinical Nurse – Anaesthetics to join our Perioperative Services team in a full-time, permanent position.

Based at our growing Springfield campus, you'll be part of one of Queensland's newest and most advanced healthcare facilities. The state-of-the-art hospital has been purpose-built to meet the needs of the rapidly expanding Greater Springfield community and features a contemporary perioperative service with (soon to be) 10 operating theatres across the public and private hospitals. With a comprehensive range of services including intensive care, maternity, emergency, medical and surgical care, the Springfield campus is set to care for more than 200,000 patients each year, making this an exciting opportunity to build your career in a collaborative, innovative and patient-focused environment.

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, you'll combine advanced clinical expertise with leadership to support outstanding patient outcomes and the smooth operation of the Anaesthetics team. You will:

• Deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based nursing care across the Anaesthetics service.
• Coordinate and lead patient care, ensuring exceptional clinical outcomes through effective assessment, planning and evaluation.
• Provide clinical leadership, guidance and mentorship to nursing staff and support their professional development.
• Act as a clinical resource and team leader, assisting with the day-to-day coordination of the unit when required.
• Collaborate closely with anaesthetists, surgeons and the multidisciplinary team to deliver seamless patient care.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and support the implementation of best practice and innovative models of care.
• Promote a positive, safe and patient-focused culture aligned with Mater's Mission and Values.

About you

You're an experienced perioperative nurse with a passion for clinical leadership, patient-centred care and supporting the growth of others. You will bring:

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant clinical specialty (postgraduate qualification or working towards is highly regarded).
• Minimum three years' experience within Anaesthetics specialty.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and the ability to lead and coordinate patient care in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and team coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, evidence-based practice and delivering exceptional patient outcomes.

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 19th 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).

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