About the role

Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse to join our Rehabilitation Unit in a Permanent Part Time (0.8 FTE / 32 hours per week) capacity.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role within a supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to rehabilitation patients. You'll utilise your advanced clinical expertise to coordinate care, support patients through their recovery journey, mentor colleagues, and contribute to ongoing service improvement initiatives.

Salary range: $56.08 - $60.05 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 will provide advanced clinical leadership and support the delivery of safe, high-quality rehabilitation care while fostering a positive team environment.

You will:

• Deliver expert clinical nursing care to patients with complex rehabilitation needs.
• Coordinate and evaluate patient care plans to support optimal health outcomes.
• Lead discharge planning processes and facilitate access to appropriate support services and resources.
• Collaborate with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to ensure person-centred care.
• Provide clinical guidance, education and mentorship to nursing staff and students.
• Maintain a Level 2 clinical portfolio and contribute to ongoing professional development activities.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives and AROC data collection, entry and reporting.
• Support the Nurse Unit Manager with clinical leadership, service delivery and unit-based operational activities.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, policy implementation and evidence-based practice.
• Assist with unit coordination activities, including resource allocation and workforce support.
• Promote a culture of safety, professionalism and continuous improvement.

About you

You are a compassionate and experienced nursing professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and supporting the development of others.

You will bring:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum five years' experience as a Registered Nurse, ideally within rehabilitation or a related specialty.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical assessment, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong care coordination and discharge planning experience.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience mentoring, coaching or supporting the professional development of colleagues.
• Knowledge of National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.
• Postgraduate qualifications relevant to rehabilitation nursing will be highly regarded.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, and at Rockhampton, we keep things personal and local. Here, we are a community-based hospital, 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 Private Hospital Rockhampton, you’ll be part of a tight-knit and 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
• 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 Monday 22nd June 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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