Provide a person-centred, multidisciplinary approach to care for people exhibiting severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Specialist Dementia Care)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 knowledge in the dementia specialty to provide the highest standards of safe quality care
• Provide high level and timely advice on the resolution of emergent issues that may require innovative and targeted responses
• Demonstrate understanding of the theory and practical aspects of assessing symptoms of dementia
• Provide proven ability to lead and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary setting

 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 Specialist Dementia Care Program provides a person-centred, multidisciplinary approach to care for people exhibiting very severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. It caters to people who are unable to receive appropriate care through mainstream aged care services. The Specialist Dementia Care Program offers specialised, transitional residential support to stabilise people's symptoms and help them transition to less intensive care settings.

This Clinical Nurse Consultant position will work collaboratively with General Medicine and Aged Care, the Geriatric team and the specialist unit's nursing staff, to support the Department of Health and Aged Care's Specialist Dementia Care Program through the provision of specialist clinical in-reach services for the Specialist Dementia Care Unit at Southport, Gold Coast. 

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: GC656687 

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.

• GC656687 - RD (PDF, 513KB)
  Role Description
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF, 270KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 259KB)
  Information Package for Applicants