Lead advanced dementia care in a specialist team supporting complex behavioural and psychological symptoms.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Specialised Psychogeriatric Consultative Service) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Lead the implementation, translation and evaluation of clinical care standards that relate to Comprehensive Care. 
• Demonstrate advanced specialist knowledge, experience and clinical skills in the care of patients experiencing BPSD.
• Provide clinical knowledge, skills and competence in dementia nursing practice
• Demonstrate advanced problem-solving skills and expert clinical judgement
• Provide expert advice to patients, carers and staff relevant to dementia specialty

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent  
• Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $ 132 562 - $ 143 924 per annum

About Us

The Specialised Psychogeriatric Consultative Service (SPCS) is designed to enhance the care of older adults with dementia or other neurodegenerative disorders, who present with complex behavioural and psychological symptoms and, who are not under the direct care of geriatricians. The SPCS will provide expert psychogeriatric consultation to general physicians and specialty teams caring for people living with dementia who are exhibiting a change in behaviours and psychological symptoms across services within Gold Coast Health and Hospital Service (GCHHS).

In consultation with the treating team, the SPCS will support the care for people living with dementia and/or experiencing delirium and who are experiencing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) in the acute health care environment. This position will facilitate the delivery of quality, safe, and coordinated care, which optimises health outcomes for people who present to the hospital with a range of complex symptoms and vulnerabilities associated with dementia and delirium.

The SPCS is part of a network of clinical services that support the care of patients experiencing BPSD in the appropriate clinical environment to their needs and will work collaboratively with Rehabilitation, Aged Care and Community Services, Geriatrician, Psychiatrist, and the specialist unit's nursing staff to introduce, review, and evaluate emerging models of care for patients living with dementia within GCHHS. 

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Thursday, 26 June 2025

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC643051

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• GC643051 - RD (PDF, 748KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 259KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF, 270KB)
  Application Kit