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Clinical Nurse (Anaesthetics and Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit)
Southport
Provide a high standard of patient-centred care, sharing resources and equipment as required to provide the best care possible for our patients at our Gold Coast University Hospital facility.
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/GC683440 |
| Closing date | 09-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Belinda Van Peppen |
| Contact details | (07) 5687 6045 Access the National Relay Service |
The Role
An opportunity has become available for several Clinical Nurses (Anaesthetic and Post-Anaesthetic 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
- Collaborate with Nurse Unit Manager and Educators on all aspects of training
- Assist with performance planning, review programs, and mentoring clinical staff
- Act as a resource for clinical care needs and facilitate staff development
- Be accountable for clinical decisions and manage unsafe practices appropriately
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 two part time positions, 74 and 56 hours per fortnight)
- Base salary ranging from $113 979 - $122 048 per annum or $57.48 - $61.55 per hour
About Us
The Gold Coast Hospital Perioperative Service is located on the second floor of D block Gold Coast University Hospital and services patients requiring elective and emergency surgical procedures for the Gold Coast district, which extends from south of the Logan River to the Queensland-New South Wales (NSW) border at Tweed heads and west to Beechmont and Tamborine Mountain. Also incorporating emergency cases from Northern NSW as required.
About the Role
The Perioperative Services unit currently have one permanent full time and two permanent part time opportunities for skilled Clinical Nurses (Anaesthetics and Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit) to join our team. These opportunities are for following positions:
- The Clinical Nurse (Perioperative Post Anaesthetic Care Unit and Day Surgical Unit) position has one permanent full time, and one permanent part time position (56 hours per fortnight) available
- The Clinical Nurse (Perioperative Anaesthetics and Surgical Admission Unit) position has one permanent part-time position (74 hours per fortnight) available
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, 09 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: GC683440
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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