Clinical Nurse

About the role

Mater Health Brisbane is seeking an experienced Clinical/Registered Nurse with current AHPRA nursing registration and relevant qualifications to join the team as a Clinical Nurse – Infection Management in a permanent full-time capacity.

This role presents a fantastic opportunity for a nurse with a passion or keen interest in infection control to become part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. Your enthusiasm and commitment to nursing will be valued in a supportive and professional environment.

Responsibilities

- Assist and support all members of the Infection Management team in the delivery of the wider Infection Prevention and Control program
- Use computer programs including Microsoft Office, Infection Control software (e.g. Multiprac) 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
- Provide relevant infection prevention and control advice to a diverse group of stakeholders
- 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
- Assist in facilitating the Infection Management staff health and immunisation programs

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 may be required
- Post-graduate qualification in infection prevention and control or similar, and 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
- Hand hygiene auditor desirable however full training will be provided

About Mater

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.

Benefits

- 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 Sunday 26 October 2025.

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Advertised: 13 Oct 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

Mater Health Brisbane is seeking an experienced Clinical/Registered Nurse with current AHPRA nursing registration and relevant qualifications to join the team as a Clinical Nurse – Infection Management in a permanent full-time capacity.

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