Provide clinical leadership and expertise at an advanced nursing practice level, supporting nursing workforce development and growth through the coordination, development and delivery of best practice.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Nurse Educator 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

• Utilise expert educational knowledge to lead the development, review and maintenance of education tools and resources relevant to care of older people and sub-acute nursing
• Lead and develop the implementation, and review of pathways within the department to support orientation, onboarding and clinical progression of novices and experienced staff
• Provide expert consultation to support organisational strategic direction
• Work collaboratively with the Clinical Facilitators within the Surgical Services division to maintain a quality service
• Provide clinical leadership within the acute units including support in times of staffing and clinical need 

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent  
• A master's or higher qualification withing a relevant area is highly desirable.
• 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 $132 562 - $143 924 per annum

About Us

The Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research Unit (NMERU) drives the development of an appropriately skilled nursing and midwifery workforce to deliver evidence-based, person-focused care to our community. The unit is led by the Director of Nursing NMERU, and sits within the Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Patient Experience.

 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, 5 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: GC650469

 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.

***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.

• GC650469 - RD (PDF, 749KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 259KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF, 270KB)
  Application Kit