Clinical Nurse - ICU

Mater is seeking experienced and passionate Clinical Nurses to join the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team at Mater Hospital Springfield on a permanent full-time or part-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing healthcare environment, supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care within a contemporary ICU setting.

As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide advanced clinical expertise, coordinate patient care, and support the ongoing development of nursing staff while contributing to a positive and collaborative team culture.

These roles will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield. 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.

Salary range: $54.45  $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

In this rewarding leadership role, you will contribute to safe, effective, and compassionate care delivery within the ICU through:

• Providing advanced clinical nursing care and coordinating patient management within a high-acuity environment
• Acting as a clinical leader and role model, supporting excellence in patient care and professional practice
• Supporting and mentoring nursing staff, graduates, and less experienced team members
• Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes and continuity of care
• Responding effectively to clinical deterioration and supporting complex patient care planning
• Contributing to quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice, and service development activities
• Supporting operational leadership within the unit as delegated by the Nurse Unit Manager

About you

You are an experienced and adaptable ICU nurse who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. You will also demonstrate:

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Minimum three years’ recent experience within Intensive Care or Critical Care Nursing
• Demonstrated clinical leadership skills and the ability to coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and supportive approach
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous improvement, and patient-centred care
• Relevant postgraduate qualification in Critical Care Nursing, or working towards completion, will be highly regarded
• A genuine alignment with Mater’s values of compassion, dignity, integrity, and excellence

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 Monday 1st 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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