The Royal Children's Hospital

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $55.14/hr  •  Springfield, MO (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurses to join our Emergency Department on a permanent full-time or part-time basis (minimum 0.5 FTE).

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, fast-paced clinical environment where you will deliver exceptional patient care, work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Based at our Springfield campus, this role 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.

Salary range: $42.99 - $55.14 per hour plus superannuation andaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  +access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

As a Registered Nurse in our Emergency Department, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. You will:

  • Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients presenting with a wide range of acute and urgent conditions
  • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care to achieve optimal clinical outcomes
  • Advocate for patients, ensuring their physical, emotional and spiritual needs are met
  • Collaborate closely with medical, nursing and allied health teams to coordinate care
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold confidentiality at all times
  • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, patient safety and risk management activities
  • Support the education and mentoring of students, graduates and less experienced staff
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and maintain contemporary clinical knowledge

About you

You are a caring and adaptable Registered Nurse who thrives in a collaborative, high-performing team environment. You will demonstrate:

  • Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
  • Demonstrated clinical experience in an acute care setting, ideally within an Emergency Department
  • Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient-focused approach
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care and continuous improvement
  • Passion for professional development, learning and mentoring others
  • Flexibility to work across a 24/7 rotating roster

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 Friday 10th July 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

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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