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Clinical Nurse (Mental Health - Crisis Stabilisation Unit)
Robina
Provides consumers presenting with a mental health crisis/illness a safe, supportive environment for acute mental health assessment, treatment, and management, including a range of short-term options tailored to meet individual needs.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Gold Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GC683992 |
| Closing date | 10-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Lisa Carter |
| Contact details | (07) 5629 1428 Access the National Relay Service |
The Role
An opportunity has become available for several Clinical Nurse (Mental Health - Crisis Stabilisation 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
- Provide evidence based best practice and clinical leadership.
- Utilise clinical skills commensurate to a Clinical Nurse working with Mental Health service environment.
- Undertake clinical assessment, management/treatment planning, clinical interventions to support comprehensive assessment.
- Utilise clinical skills commensurate to individual level of experience.
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
- AHPRA Registration
- 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
- Driver Licence
- 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, Permanent part time (64 hours per fortnight)
- Permanent part time Base salary ranging from $113 979 - $122 048 per annum and $57.48 - $61.55 per hour
About Us
The Mental Health Crisis Stabilisation Unit (CSU) provides consumers presenting with a mental health crisis/illness a safe, supportive environment for acute mental health assessment, treatment, and management, including a range of short-term options tailored to meet individual needs. The core principles embedded in all aspects of this model of service includes trauma informed care, zero suicide, reduction in seclusion and restraint, and Integrated Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug service (AODS) interventions.
The CSU will work closely in collaboration with the MHSS, specifically the Mental Health Acute Care Team (ACT). The Mental Health CSU is located at Robina Hospital and is designed to provide a safe and therapeutic environment in the provision of specialised acute service for consumers aged over 18 years. This 12-chair facility with a higher level of nursing and a multidisciplinary team, input to acute mental health care for consumers in mental health crisis.
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, 10th June 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: GC683992
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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