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Clinical Nurse (Mental Health - Acute Care Team)
Southport
Deliver integrated hospital and community specialised mental health assessment and treatment services across the age spectrum. Our services aim to be consumer focused and recovery oriented.
Job details
| Position status | Contract,Permanent,Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 6 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Gold Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GC680700NG |
| Closing date | 14-May-2026 |
| Job duration | 6 Months with the possibility of extension |
| Contact person | Ne'Villa Kiriona |
| Contact details | 0401 107 111 Access the National Relay Service |
Please note this position may also be filled by an Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Social Worker as per the Role Description.
The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse (Mental Health - Acute Care Team) 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
- Provide input into the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols that enhance the delivery of mental health services to consumers with an acute mental health issue
- Provide comprehensive care to consumers with an acute mental health issue including mental health risk assessment and risk management plans
- Coordinate the treatment planning, interventions, implementation and evaluation of therapeutic programs and support services aimed at maintaining optimal level of consumer functioning in the least restrictive environment
- Work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide integration and coordination between different sites or programs
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
- Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
- Driver Licence
- 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, temporary full time, temporary part time (several positions, hrs negotiable, 6 months with the possibility of extension)
- Base salary ranging from $111 198 - $119 072 per annum, $4 262.20 - $4 564.00 per fortnight, $56.08 - $60.05 per hour
About Us
The Gold Coast Acute Community Mental Health (ACMH) services provide 24-hour, 7 day a week specialist mental health care service. This includes: the first point of contact for the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS) Mental Health Service to provide education, support, information, advice and referral. Telephone triage, crisis intervention, clinical assessment-in reach into emergency departments and community via Co-responder teams, screening admissions to public mental health inpatient 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, 14 May 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: GC680700NG
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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