Support the overall functioning of Children's Services through leadership and providing direct care, education and support to patients and their families.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available several Clinical Nurses (Paediatrics) 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 a quality portfolio with support from the Children's Clinical Nurse Consultant
• Contribute to developing and reviewing workplace guidelines with the team
• Offer guidance and education to families and staff on paediatric care
• Demonstrate recent acute paediatric nursing experience, including surgical care

 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 part time (60 hrs p.f.)
• Temporary part time (Variable hours)
• Base salary ranging from $54.45 - $58.30 per hour

About Us

The Children's Inpatient Unit (CIPU) forms part of Children's Services within the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service. The CIPU is currently composed of 36 inpatient beds providing 24/7 acute care for children, youth and their families in the Gold Coast catchment at Southport.

The cohort of patients ranges in age from neonates to adolescents who require inpatient treatment for a wide variety of acute health conditions. Patients are admitted under Paediatric Medicine, Paediatric Surgery or some Adult Surgical subspecialities. The unit is also supported locally by an Adolescent and Young Adult service and has access to specialist outreach services at Queensland Children's Hospital.

 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 Tuesday, 29 July 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: GC646831

 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.

• GC646831 -RD (PDF, 390KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 259KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF, 270KB)
  Application Kit