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Clinical Nurse (Paediatrics)
Southport
Support the overall functioning of Children's Services through providing direct care, education and support to patients and their families.
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/GC673930 |
| Closing date | 13-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Paris McPherson |
| Contact details | (07) 5687 1219 Access the National Relay Service |
The Role
An opportunity has become available for several Clinical Nurses (Paediatrics) 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
- Support the busy flow in and out of the 36- bed unit
- Provide excellent family centred care, role model expectational professional behaviour and provide guidance/education to families and staff
- Provide knowledge and skills in Paediatric Basic Life Support (BLS), as well as recent Acute Paediatric Nursing experience
- Contribute to the development and review of workplace guidelines
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 and permanent part time (one full time position and one part time position, 22.8 hrs p.f.).
- Base salary ranging from $111 198 - $119 072 per annum, $56.08 - $60.05 per hour
About Us
The Children's Inpatient Unit (CIPU) forms part of Children's Services within the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service. The CIPU is currently composed of 36 inpatient beds providing 24/7 acute care for children, youth and their families in the Gold Coast catchment at Southport.
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, 06 February 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: GC673930
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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