The primary focus of this role is to provide quality nursing care to all renal patients on the inpatient ward as well as any Renal Outliers as required.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse (Renal) 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

• Be responsible for the management and support of all Peritoneal Dialysis within GCUH both in hours and after hours
• Be responsible for overseeing all ward discharges
• Have an advanced level of clinical knowledge and skills in the areas of Renal Medicine, Peritoneal Dialysis and Haemodialysis
• Participate in local quality improvement activities
• Coordinate complex patient care and patient flow

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 (32 hours per fortnight)
• Base salary ranging from $57.48 - $61.55 per hour

About Us
The Renal Inpatient Unit (IPU) is an acute and fast paced 24-bed unit within the Specialist Medical service line stream of the Medicine directorate within Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS). This unit is based at Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) and provides care for all Renal patients within the GCHHS district.

The Renal IPU works very closely in collaboration with the Dialysis units within both GCUH and Robina Hospital, Tugan Satellite Health Centre, and Southport Home Therapy Unit. There is a very strong multidisciplinary team approach to delivering the highest of standards in evidence-based, patient-centred care.

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, 10 July 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: GC686172

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.

• GC686172 - RD (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF)