Specialised Entry to Acute Care Program

2 weeks ago


Townsville City Center, Queensland, Australia Mater Misericordiae Ltd Full time

Specialised Entry to Acute Care Program

Are you a compassionate and dedicated community Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Look no further has an incredible opportunity for you to transition into a role in acute care on a Specialised Entry to Acute Care Program. The successful applicants will be on an 8-week transitional program and be offered permanent part time employment at 0.8 FTE .

If you are a community RN/EN seeking a fulfilling and rewarding career transition, this opportunity to join our program may be the perfect fit for you. As a community nurse, you already possess the essential skills of providing quality care and support to patients. Now, imagine utilising those skills in a unique hospital setting where you play a crucial role in helping individuals on their journey towards recovery and rehabilitation.

Salary range: $ $51.74 (RN1) per hour plus superannuation and access to NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 + an increase on 1 July 2024

Salary range: $34.84-$37.10 (EN) per hour plus superannuation and access to NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 + an increase on 1 July 2024

About the Program:

In this program, you will participate in study days and work with experienced members or our team while also being supported by our clinical educators. This will offer you the chance to care for our patients who are being looked after in an acute care (Medical, Surgical, Ortho, CTU/CCU) or Day Surgery Unit. Your expertise as a community RN or EN will be invaluable as you provide comprehensive nursing care, monitor vital signs, administer medications, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to either develop individualised care plans or contribute to implementing the individualised care plans.

With state-of-the-art technology and advanced surgical procedures and complex medical cases, you are guaranteed to expand your knowledge and skill set. Acute care nursing is fast-paced yet rewarding and whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced nurse from another non-acute specialty, our program will equip you with the skills and confidence needed to excel in acute care settings. Opportunities to witness surgical procedures will also enable you to understand the continuum of care as you follow patients from the start of their journey to the end of their journey.

You will work closely with our Mater Education Clinical Facilitators and Educators during the program and have continued support following the initial 8 week program.

Why join us?

is Queensland's largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that's because we employ exceptional people.

Via salary packaging arrangements allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increasing take-home pay Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via Salary Packaging Access to leading education and professional development through Mater Education Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams Discounts to local and national businesses/venues for dining, retail, travel & accommodation, other Access to on-site, discounted parking

For further information specific to the position, please contact Chantelle Smith, Talent Acquisition Advisor on Please note, we will contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW

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.



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