Provide multidisciplinary, psychogeriatric care with a restorative focus within the Division of Medicine.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse (Clinical Facilitator - Geriatric Evaluation and Management and Acute Cognitive 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

• Ensure ongoing unit-based education and in-service delivery for the unit nursing staff
• Work collaboratively with the Service Line Nurse Educator to maintain a quality service
• Provide advanced clinical advice, education at the expert end of the scope of nursing continuum
• Contribute with developing and supporting nurses in continuous improvement

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
• Base salary ranging from $113 979 - $122 048 per annum

About Us
The Geriatric Evaluation and Management and Acute Cognitive Unit (GEM/ACU) unit provides Level 5 services and sits within the Division of Medicine. The unit delivers a total of 22 sub-acute inpatient beds to provide suitable accommodation for the care and treatment of older persons by multidisciplinary teams. The unit consists of 12 GEM beds and 10 ACU beds.

The Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) model provides multidisciplinary, psychogeriatric care with a restorative focus.

The Acute Cognitive Unit (ACU) will focus on the care of older people living with dementia and experiencing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD).

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 Friday, 12 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: GC684401

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.

Further info box: ***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.

• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF)
  
  GC684401 - RD (PDF)