Work in partnership with families to understand the child’s developmental and behavioural needs through information gathering and formal assessments.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Nurse Navigator (Nurse Practitioner - Childrens Service) 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

• Promote positive child development both within Queensland Health and wider community
• Provide advanced clinical practice and medium-term navigation for complex cases
• Work in conjunction with the Paediatric Developmental clinics
• Provide support and education to staff within Community Child Health 

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
• Interstate/International candidates may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive – up $20,000! 

Salary

• Permanent part time (45.6 hrs p.f.)
• Base salary ranging from $75.27 - $78.59 per hour.

About Us

The Child Development Service (CDS) sits within Community Child Health, within the Women, Newborn and Children's Service. The CDS runs a suite of clinical service pathways including but not limited to Paediatric Developmental Clinics, Autism Multidisciplinary Assessment Clinics, Multidisciplinary Assessment Clinics, Fetal Alcohol Diagnostic Assessment Clinics and Allied Health specific clinics.

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 Thursday, 31 October 2024. 

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: GC596882 

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, 136KB)
  Application Kit
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 259KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  GC596882 - RD (PDF, 297KB)
  Role Description