The Clinical Nurse is an advanced level clinician who is responsible for a portfolio with a focus on clinical care and leadership and support to other nursing staff, students and the interdisciplinary team.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse 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

• Have advanced leadership experience with the ability to meet deadlines and perform effectively
• Provide advanced neonatal nursing care for infants with the Special Care Nursery
• Allocate and manage staffing allocations on a shift to shift basis
• Advanced neonatal expertise and problem -solving skills within the neonatal service

 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
• requires effective computer skills to use clinical information systems and other applications relevant to role.
• 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, permanent part time 
• $107 960 - $115 604 per annum, $54.45 - $58.30 per hour

About Us

The Newborn Care Unit (NCU) at Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) is part of the division of Emergency and Specialty Services (ESS) in the service line of Women, Newborn and Children's Services (WNCS). It is comprised of a 12-cot Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and a 24-cot Special Care Nursery (SCN). The SCN operates as a Level 4 neonatal service comprised of a High Dependency Unit (HDU) and a Newborn Early Discharge Service (NEDS).

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, 8 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: GC650140

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.

• GC650140 - RD (PDF, 370KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 259KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF, 270KB)
  Application Kit