Clinical Nurse Consultant - NCCU

About the role

As a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) within the Neonatal Critical Care Unit (NCCU) team at Mater Mothers Hospital, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and exceptional healthcare environment. We value passion, enthusiasm, and a commitment to delivering the highest standard of care to our patients and their families.

Being part of the NCCU leadership team, you will be responsible for promoting values-based care. This approach is underpinned by evidence-based practices and aligns with Mater's quadruple-aim initiatives. By upholding these values, you will contribute to creating a positive and supportive work environment that prioritizes patient-centered care, improves health outcomes, enhances the experience of both patients and their families, and supports the well-being of healthcare professionals.

As a successful applicant, you will cultivate collaborative relationships with consumers, leaders and managers, colleagues, and the broader multidisciplinary team. This collaboration is essential to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and efficient clinical practice that meets the health needs of our patients. Your work will align with the strategic directions of Mater Health Service, ensuring that our services are continuously improving and evolving to meet the changing healthcare landscape.

This is a permanent, full-time position.

Salary range: $66.85 - $72.58 (RN3) per hour plus 12% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

Your role will focus on quality, research and education, while acting as one of the clinical leads and experts for the unit.

As a valued member of the team you will:

• Provide clinical expertise in the ongoing review and implementation of advanced clinical practice by participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of care to patients based on evidence and recognised practice standards
• Demonstrate leadership which uses and facilitates evidence-based practice which is visionary, creative and innovative when considering contemporary neonatal issues in relation to service delivery, clinical practice and research; as well as informing the development, management and ongoing review of clinical processes
• Actively contribute through the provision of expert clinical advice and effective specialty education programs that focus on improving the capability of nurses and teams to deliver safe quality care
• Translate evidence into best practice, and to enhance collegial relationships within and outside the organisation

About you:

As the successful candidate you will possess:

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and no restrictions
• Minimum 5 years full time equivalent post-registration experience in neonatal nursing
• Demonstrated clinical leadership, clinical supervision, problem solving and decision- making skills
• Proven ability to provide consultancy support to nurses and other health professionals
• Commitment to and active engagement in quality improvement activities with a focus on improvements in clinical care standards
• Hold a master’s qualification (or working towards) – essential

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the Neonatal Critical Care Unit at Mater Mothers Hospital. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care, developing as a leader, and contributing to the advancement of healthcare, we invite you to join our team.

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. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

For more information regarding the role, please contact Amanda Bates, Assistant Director of Clinical Services on amanda.bates@mater.org.au.

Applications close on Tuesday the 2nd of September 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

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

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.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.