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Nurse Unit Manager (Mental Health - Cordyline Inpatient Unit)
Robina
Cordyline is committed to the provision of service that meets the recovery and rehabilitation needs of mental health consumers who are on road to recovery.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Gold Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/GC682310 |
| Closing date | 05-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Nicola Hughes |
| Contact details | 0419 856 679 Access the National Relay Service |
The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Nurse Unit Manager (Mental Health - Cordyline Inpatient 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
- Work with the consumer, families, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team to facilitate effective and efficient discharge planning including appropriate community agency referrals
- Engage in, and promote, reflective practice including clinical supervision and implementation of best practice
- Have a solid understanding of clinical review processes and apply learning to improved clinical effectiveness and consumer outcomes
- Provide operational and clinical leadership to a diverse multicultural team ensuring efficiency of operations and delivery of safe, evidence based and consumer focused clinical care
- Proactively pursue professional development opportunities reflective of your professional development plan
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
- A Masters or higher qualification within a relevant area is highly desirable
- 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
- Base salary ranging from $139 951 - $151 949 per annum
About Us
The Cordyline Residential Recovery service is situated within the Robina Hospital Campus, Block E. The service is a twenty-five-bed inpatient facility consisting of nine independent living units. Cordyline is committed to the provision of service that meets the recovery and rehabilitation needs of mental health consumers who are on road to recovery but require additional support to transition to independent community living.
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, 05 June 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: GC682310
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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