Job Overview & Context

Mater Mothers’ Hospital is seeking applications from passionate and committed Neonatal Registered Nurses to join our casual pool. This is a great opportunity for experienced, flexible nurses to join a supportive team on a casual basis. Consistent availability is preferred, with shifts offered 24/7 across public and private services. Mater Mothers’ Hospital is a leader in the provision of high-quality maternity and newborn services for the people of Queensland, offering integrated services covering obstetrics, gynaecology, neonatology, and maternal fetal medicine.

The Neonatal Critical Care Unit is a 79-bed highly specialised and complex service which provides care for approximately 2,000 babies per year. It comprises 47 intensive care beds (separated into Preterm/Medical and Cardiac/Surgical units), 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).

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Providing comprehensive nursing care to neonates with complex and critical care needs.
• Advocating for infants and families, ensuring care is delivered with sensitivity to physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to plan, deliver and evaluate patient care.
• Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and infection prevention practices.
• Participating in quality improvement activities, research initiatives, and ongoing service development.
• Supporting and mentoring students and less experienced staff, contributing to a positive learning environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current AHPRA registration (without restriction).
• Minimum 12 months post-graduate nursing and/or nursing/midwifery experience across Special Care Nursery, Pre-Term Medical or Cardiac Surgery.
• Recent hospital-based experience.
• Flexibility to perform in various wards, adaptability to seamlessly integrate into diverse teams and work under different Nurse Unit Managers (NUMs).
• Regular availability to complete shifts at short notice.

Skills & Competencies

• Commitment to excellence in nursing practice and professional development.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.
• Basic computer skills and proven ability to use health information systems.

Salary, Benefits & Perks

• Salary range: $44.06 – $56.52 per hour plus superannuation.
• Access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900.
• Access to many staff benefits including health and wellbeing support (EAP, pastoral care, discounted private health insurance).
• Fitness Passport access and lifestyle, retail, and travel discounts.
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets.
• Career growth opportunities and professional development through Mater Education and internal programs.

About the Employer / Facility

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising, and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities, and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, Mater is committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing in a values-driven environment.

Location & Shift Details

Location: South Brisbane, Queensland. Shifts are offered on a casual basis 24/7 across public and private services.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can submit direct applications online via the official application link. Please note that direct applications only are accepted at this time, and successful candidates may be required to complete pre-employment checks.