Provide quality nursing services within a health service setting, consulting with the Nurse Unit Manager or team leader in the coordination and standards of care for patients within the Children’s Critical Care Unit.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Registered Nurses (Children's Critical Care) 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

• Provide acute high dependency and intensive care to children from birth and throughout the school years
• Manage children requiring respiratory support
• Be required to work in all shifts according to the unit roster
• Work alongside the nursing education team and continually aim to improve their knowledge and 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 (several positions, 36-72 hrs p.f.)
• Base salary ranging from $44.06 - $56.51 per hour

About Us

Children's Critical Care Unit (CCCU) is a level 4/5 intensive care unit providing acute high dependency and intensive care to children from birth and throughout the school years.

The unit is an integral part of the Children's Services within the Gold Coast and sits in the Women's, Newborn and Children's Division.

The unit works in collaboration with external key stakeholders such as Queensland Children's Hospital, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Townsville Hospital and Cairns Bases Hospital to ensure a state-wide approach to the provision of evidence-based care for critically ill children within Queensland and Northern New South Wales.

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 Wednesday, 20 May 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: GC681687

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.

• GC681687 - RD (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF)