Clinical Nurse

Mater Central Queensland - Rockhampton – Rockhampton QLD Permanent 1d ago , from Mater Central Queensland - Rockhampton Job no: Work type: PermanentLocation: SpringfieldCategories: Clinical Nursing/Midwifery, All Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for Clinical Nurse (CN) - Infection Management to join us in a permanent, full-time role . Based at our Springfield campus , these roles will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield — opening early 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. The Clinical Nurse provides advanced clinical expertise and leadership in infection prevention and control, supporting staff, patients, and visitors while assisting in the planning and delivery of the Mater South-East Queensland Infection Prevention and Control Program. Salary range: $54.44 - $58.30 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 You will join a team of highly skilled multidisciplinary professionals and your enthusiasm and dedication for nursing will be highly valued within a supportive and professional environment. This role will see you: Assist and support all members of the Infection Management team in the delivery of the program Use computer programs including Microsoft (MS) Office, Infection Control software and hospital patient and pathology management systems Undertake risk assessments, surveillance and compliance audits including provision of feedback to staff Assist in managing patients under transmission-based precautions across Mater SEQ facilities including daily rounding Acquire knowledge in bloodstream infections, surgical site infections, multi-resistant and significant organisms and become confident in performing healthcare associated infection (HAI) investigations Improve patient safety, through strengthening the workforce and engaging in quality improvement activities About you To be successful for this position you will possess: Proof of qualification and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse/Midwife Current Australian Drivers licence, travel to other Mater sites maybe required Post-graduate qualification in infection prevention and control or previous experience, highly desirable High level skills in problem-solving, communication, coordination and time management Demonstrated competence in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team 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. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE Applications close on Wednesday, 3rd December 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies. Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered. Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates. For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage. Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices. Advertised: 19 Nov 2025 E. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 03 Dec 2025 E. 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