Provide comprehensive management of adults with acute, complex respiratory and pulmonary conditions.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Respiratory) 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 

• Provide advanced clinical expertise in respiratory nursing and ventilation strategies
• Demonstrate exceptional critical thinking and high-level problem-solving skills
• Apply high-level communication skills to effectively liaise with multidisciplinary teams
• Work autonomously and prioritise patient care efficiently 

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 (64 hrs p.f.)
• Base salary ranging from $66.86 - $72.59 per hour.

About Us

The Gold Coast University Hospital Respiratory Inpatient Unit (IPU) specialises in the management of adults with acute and complex respiratory and pulmonary conditions including Cystic Fibrosis. 

The 24-bed unit provides comprehensive care to patients inclusive but not limited to respiratory support, cardiac monitoring and medical management. The respiratory unit collaborates with the Lung Function Service, Sleep Laboratory, and Interventional Suites to provide comprehensive respiratory diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.

The IPU includes a six bed Respiratory Higher Care Unit (RHCU) for patients presenting with higher acuity and complex care needs, including non-invasive ventilation (NIV), high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) requiring telemetry, high-risk motor neuron disease (MND), complicated intercostal chest (ICC) drains requiring lysis, tracheostomy management, and high-risk ICU step-down patients. The RHCU has a 1:2 IPU Nurse ratio. 

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 Friday, 1 August 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: GC648441 

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.

Further info box: ***APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.

Documents

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

• GC648441 - RD (PDF, 748KB)
  Role Description
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF, 270KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 259KB)
  Information Package for Applicants