Orchid is an admission unit for people over the age of 65 to be provided with assessment, collaborative treatment and discharge planning for people who present with acute, severe and complex psychiatric disorders.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Assistant in Nursing (Mental Health – Orchid Inpatient Unit) 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

• Demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development
• Contributing to the maintenance of a safe and secure environment for patients/residents consumers staff and visitors.
• Work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse/or Enrolled Nurse by assisting with the care of consumers as delegated
• Participate in quality improvement activities

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• While not mandatory, a Certificate III or above (including undergraduate enrolment) in health-related studies would be well regarded.
• 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 (56 hrs p.f)
• Base salary ranging from $34.19- $37.44 per hour

About Us

The Orchid is an admission unit for people over the age of 65 to be provided with assessment, collaborative treatment and discharge planning for people who present with acute, severe and complex psychiatric disorders and whose assessed level of risk and limited social supports makes alternative inpatient or community care inappropriate. This specialist service is designed to provide, short to medium term care for voluntary and involuntary consumers with medical co-morbidities. Psychiatric, social and medical assessments are provided by specialist staff. Appropriate treatment and risk management plans based on the principles of recovery are formulated.

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, 16 April 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: GC679284
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.

• Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  GC679284 - RD (PDF)