Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care for patients with acute and chronic renal conditions.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Registered Nurse (Renal) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-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

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and manage individualised nursing care plans
• Monitor patients for changes in clinical condition
• Care for patients receiving Haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and other renal replacement therapies
• Administer medications and treatments safely
• Recognise and respond appropriately to clinical deterioration and escalate concerns

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

• Temporary part time (up to 3 months with the possibility of extension, 64 hours per fortnight)
• Base salary ranging from $44.27 - $56.79 per hour

About Us

The Renal Inpatient Unit (IPU) is an acute and fast paced 28-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 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 Monday, 21 September 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: GC691949

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.

LICANTS 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.

• Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  GC691949 - RD (PDF)