Provide advanced experience and problem-solving skills in the delivery of complex patient care for both orthopaedic trauma and elective surgery patients.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Clinical Nurse (Orthopaedics) 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

• Deliver a high standard of care to highly acute, clinically and socially complex patients
• Participate in and deliver local quality improvement projects
• Coordinate complex patient care and patient flow
• Demonstrate expert ability to coordinate staff and resources to support a safe environment

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 (two positions, 56 hrs p.f.)
• Base salary ranging from $54.45 - $58.30 per hour

About Us (Copy from RSI or About the Service and include the suburb)

Orthopaedic Inpatient Unit - C6West – delivers excellence in nursing for orthopaedic patients requiring scheduled and unscheduled care. The team works collaboratively with other units within the Hospital and Health Service including; the Emergency Department, Operating Theatres, Trauma Service, Allied Health and other surgical inpatient units. There is a strong focus on a multidisciplinary team approach to delivering the highest of standards in evidence based, patient centered 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 Thursday, 9 October 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: GC661618

 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.

• GC661618 - RD (PDF, 492KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 259KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF, 270KB)
  Application Kit