Support patient flow functions within the Gold Coast Health Service by utilising strategies and initiatives to support early inpatient capacity in the hospital while maintaining safe quality patient care.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse (Transfer 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

• Demonstrate leadership skills and knowledge to the Team
• Coordinate patient discharge/transport in a safe timely manner
• Actively participate in Unit Quality to support patient flow and Unit Utilisation
• Maintain portfolios and support professional development of the Team

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

About Us

The Robina Transfer Unit has a primary role in supporting patient flow functions within the Gold Coast Health Service by utilising strategies and Hospital and Health Services wide patient flow initiatives to support early inpatient capacity in the hospital while maintaining safe quality patient care. The Transfer Unit works in partnership with the Emergency Department, Nurse Manager Patient Flow, Hospital Nurse Coordinators, Inpatient Unit Teams and services, Queensland Ambulance Service Patient Transport Service and other community services.

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 Thursday, 23 April 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: GC680312

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.

***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.

• GC680312 - RD (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF)