Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse

About the role

Mater Hospital Brisbane is looking for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Urology Nurse to join our Planned Care - Urology team in the Prostate Cancer Specialist role, providing leave coverage for an 11-month maximum term full time contract.

This is an exciting full-time opportunity, where you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional care and support to patients diagnosed with prostate cancer across the continuum of care. This role will see you work alongside a passionate team committed to excellence in urological health and patient outcomes.

Salary range: $70.58 - $76.63 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

The Prostate Cancer Specialist nurse has exceptional experience in Urology nursing, demonstrating the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team providing support and clinical leadership across Mater Health Brisbane.

• Providing specialty-specific support and resources to staff and patients diagnosed with Prostate cancer throughout the continuum of care
• Work within the Multidisciplinary Team to ensure consistent patient outcomes between the various streams 
• Provide high-quality patient care, reliable information and education for patients and their families
• Liaise with scheduler/s to ensure appropriate timing procedure/surgery dates of patients who are deemed ready for care
• Coordinating care throughout the patient journey ensuring access to services and appropriate follow-up in place
• Establishes priorities for resolution of identified health needs in consultation with the patient or group of patients
• Acts as a patient advocate ensuring patients are informed and consent is gained prior to treatment, assisting/negotiating sensitively with patients where there may be barriers to understanding

About you

To be considered for this role, you will have current registration with AHPRA as a registered nurse (no restrictions) and at least 5 years surgical/urological/oncology nursing experience.

• High levels of communication skills when liaising with patients, families and staff within professional, legal and ethical parameters
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of optimal patient outcomes
• Demonstrated clinical leadership skills
• Exceptional organisational and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development of yourself and staff members
• Ability to contribute to departmental research activities

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 Tuesday, 1st September 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).

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