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Clinical Nurse (Geriatric Evaluation and Management and Acute Cognitive Unit)
Southport
Provide effective and efficient clinical care and leadership on the unit, working collaboratively with the Nurse Unit Manager to ensure safe standards in patient care.
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/GC688241 |
| Closing date | 30-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Kirsty Macarthur |
| Contact details | 0407 464 786 Access the National Relay Service |
The Role
An opportunity has become available for several Clinical Nurses (Geriatric Evaluation and Management and Acute Cognitive Unit) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-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
- Exemplify expertise in the care of the general medical patients, older persons, comorbidities, and the aging process
- Collaborate with the service line Nurse Educator to maintain a quality service with a high standard of care delivery
- Provide advanced clinical advice and coaching to support the education of patients, family, and carers promoting health literacy
- Support the shift with team leadership, clinical competence, patient flow, education and development of the nursing team in the unit
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, 64 hours per fortnight)
- Base salary ranging from $113,979 - $122,048 per annum or $57.48 - $61.55 per hour
About Us
The Geriatric Evaluation and Management and Acute Cognitive Unit (GEM & ACU) provide Level 5 services as defined in the Clinical Services Capability Framework v3.2 and sits within the division of Medicine.
The unit delivers a total of 22 sub-acute inpatient beds to provide suitable accommodation for the care and treatment of older persons by multidisciplinary teams. The unit consists of 12 GEM beds and 10 ACU beds.
The Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) model provides multidisciplinary, psychogeriatric care with a restorative focus.
The Acute Cognitive Unit (ACU) will focus on the care of older people living with dementia and experiencing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD).
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, 30 July 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: GC688241
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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