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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

• Demonstrating expert knowledge in the care of the general medical patients, older persons, comorbidities, and the aging process
• Working collaboratively with the Service Line Nurse Educator to maintain a quality service
• Providing advanced clinical advice and coaching at the expert end of the scope of nursing continuum to support education of patients and family / carers promoting health literacy
• Managing patient flow within the unit coordinating admissions, transfers and discharges

Qualifications

• A 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 of working with Gold Coast Health

• 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 and Permanent Part Time (multiple positions, hours negotiable)
• Temporary Full time and Temporary Part time (multiple positions, hours negotiable, up to 12 months with possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $107 960 - $115 604 per annum or $54.44 - $58.30 per hour

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: GC634793

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.

• GC634793 - RD (PDF, 452KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF, 270KB)
  Application Kit