Provide assistance with the management of acute patient symptoms and complications of patients through all phases of Palliative Care Journey.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Enrolled Nurse (Palliative 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

• Provide holistic patient care working under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist with the management of acute patient symptoms and complications of patients
• Adhere to relevant standards and frameworks to ensure patient safety by meeting national standards.
• Demonstrate working within a team culture, facilitated by good communication skills.

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 Part time (up to 64 hrs p.f.).
• Base salary ranging from $35.93 - $38.13 per hour.

About Us

Supportive and Specialist Palliative Care Inpatient Unit falls within the Medicine – Infection Control, Sexual Health, Palliative Care, Infectious Diseases Control, Radiology, Rheumatology and Dermatology (InSPIRD) team. It is a twenty bed unit with a cohort of patients requiring specialist Palliative Care needs including complex symptom management and the immediate management of End of Life support, both for patients and their families. The Palliative Care inpatient unit has a multidisciplinary focus enhanced by Medical, Allied Health providers, Social workers, Psychologist and Spiritual care. 

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, 12 August 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: GC651901

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Further info box: ***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
  
  GC651901 - RD (PDF, 444KB)
  Role Description