Job details

About Geriatric Evaluation and Management / Acute Cognitive Unit 

The Geriatric Evaluation and Management Unit (GEM) provides comprehensive care for older patients, offering multidisciplinary support for both clinical issues functional rehabilitation which also includes an Acute Cognitive Unit (ACU) dedicated to managing patients living with dementia and experiencing severe Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), providing a highly structured environment with psychogeriatric support.

About your new role

As a valued member of the GEM and ACU team, you will deliver comprehensive, person-centred, and evidence-based care within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. Your focus will be on promoting the wellbeing of older adults by partnering closely with patients and their families to reduce the impact of hospitalisation and improve quality of life.  This includes

• Providing advanced clinical support to the team, demonstrating, coaching and advising
• Providing leadership in professional decision making through the application of managing older persons living with dementia, experiencing delirium or BPSD
• Working collaboratively with peers and others to create team cohesion and a positive practice environment that achieves best practice outcomes
• The ability to lead and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary setting

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
• Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
• A Masters or higher qualification within a relevant area is highly desirable
• 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 of working with Gold Coast Health

• This is a Monday to Friday role, with no nights or weekends
• Flexible work agreement options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Brand new facility with modern amenities
• Diverse Work Culture
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

 Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $132 562- $143 924 per annum

About Gold Coast Health

• 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
• 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, 29 May 2025

For further in-depth requirements please refer to the attached Role Description.

 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: GC632776

 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.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF, 270KB)
  Application Kit
  
  GC632776 - RD (PDF, 514KB)
  Role Description