The Royal Children's Hospital

Undergraduate Student in Nursing

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  South Brisbane, AU (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

About the role

Mater Hospital Brisbane is inviting applications from Undergraduate Students in Nursing (USiN) to join our team. These casual positions are based at the South Brisbane campus, with placements within the Central Staffing Office (CSO), providing opportunities to work across a range of ward settings.

Please note mandatory availability:

  • Assessment Centres will be held on Monday, 10 August 2026. Attendance is mandatory, and applicants must be available to attend on this date.

  • Successful applicants must also be available to attend mandatory orientation on Wednesday, 9 September and Thursday, 10 September 2026.

Salary range: $35.77 -$36.25 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

  • You will work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, assisting with patient care as delegated by the RN
  • You will consistently deliver a high level of clinical care to patients, demonstrating clinical knowledge and consulting with the registered nurse to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient-centered care
  • You will experience a variety of work in surgical, medical, and oncology care and will work closely with nursing colleagues and the greater healthcare team to deliver exceptional patient-centered care
  • Your scope is in alignment with the knowledge and competency requirements of your university studies, with role expectations as per below

About you

You will be an undergraduate student in nursing (having completed 1st semester of 2nd year Bachelor of Nursing- full-time equivalent). Documented evidence of completion is mandatory.

  • Demonstrate flexibility to perform in a variety of clinical areas, adaptability to integrate into different teams and work under different Nurse Unit Managers
  • Be available to complete shifts at short notice
  • Be committed to excellence in nursing practice and professional development
  • Demonstrate ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
  • Previous experience in nursing e.g., AIN

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

For more information regarding the role, please contact Annette Coward at annette.coward@mater.org.au

Applications close Thursday 6th August 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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