Possess advanced level neonatal clinical expertise and problem-solving skills to support the nursing and medical team to provide essential care for sick or premature infants in the first moments of life, and when there is acute deterioration.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Clinical Nurses (Neonatal Intensive Care 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

• Possess advanced level neonatal clinical expertise and problem-solving skills
• Provide evidence-based care to enhance service delivery and achieve quality outcomes for infants
• Respond to Code Blue calls and staff assist calls when an infant's condition deteriorates
• Care for the sickest most vulnerable infants and support less experienced nurses

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
• Permanent part time
• Base salary ranging from $107 960 - $115 604 per annum, $54.45 - $58.30 per hour

About Us

The Newborn Care Unit at Gold Coast University Hospital is part of Women, Newborn and Children's Services and is comprised of a 12 cot Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and a 24 cot Special Care Nursery (SCN).

There is a requirement that all Newborn Services nurses are available to work, within their scope of practice, across all areas of the Neonatal Service, including rotation to Special Care Nursery and the Neonatal Early Discharge Service a community home visiting service.

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 Tuesday, 2 December 2025

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: GC669935

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.

• GC669935 - RD (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF)