Function as a resource person, role model and leader in the work unit for the specialty team.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Clinical Nurse (Perioperative Scrub Scout) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-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

• Practice to full scope of practice as per defined standards for Registered nurse set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Must ensure that both clinical practice and professional standards are identified and maintain in the delivery of patient care.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for own actions and the delegation and supervision of care to Enrolled Nurses (EN) and Assistants in Nursing (AIN).
• Advanced skills and knowledge in assigned surgical specialty.

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 full time and permanent part time
• Base salary ranging from $111 198 - $119 072 per annum and $56.08 - $60.05 per hour

About Us

The Gold Coast University Hospital Operating Suite currently runs 21 operating theatres and provides for a broad range of specialties including Cardiac, Neurosurgery, Urology, Plastics, Ear Nose and Throat, Orthopaedics, Trauma, Ophthalmology, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, General Surgery, Dental, Maxillofacial and Paediatric Surgery and a Hybrid operating theatre. These specialty services provide a wide range of surgery servicing the Gold Coast and Northern New South Wales (NSW).

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, 5 February 2026.

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: GC673910

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.

• GC673910 - RD (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF)