Provide advanced clinical leadership and expert consultation in the management of patients admitted to the Cognitive Support Beds Unit.

Job details

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

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge in comprehensive geriatric assessment
• Provide advanced clinical support to the team whilst working directly with patients and their family
• Require proven ability to lead and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary setting
• Develop high quality written documents, including models of care, briefs and reports 

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 Cognitive Support Beds (CSB) provides specialised care for patients who are medically unwell and present with moderate to high severity behavioural symptoms, often associated with cognitive impairment or dementia. Patients admitted to CSB will remain under the care of the primary treating team, typically General Medicine, with their medical needs addressed alongside their behavioural and psychological symptoms.

The unit is supported by the Specialist Psychogeriatric Consultative Service, which offers expert guidance to enhance the delivery of person-centred, safe, and responsive care for this complex patient cohort. Staff working within or supporting the CSB unit are expected to collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to manage both the physical and cognitive health needs of patients.  

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, 16 September 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: GC656654 

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.

• Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF, 270KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 259KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  GC656654 - RD (PDF, 521KB)
  Role Description