This role supports the development and maintenance of a competent nursing workforce through clinical education, professional development, competency assessment and mentorship, contributing to high-quality patient care and service excellence.

Job details

This frontline support role provides essential support enabling the development and delivery of frontline services, programs and outcomes.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse (Clinical Facilitator – Surgical Admission Unit and Day Surgery 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

• Support the development and maintenance of a competent nursing workforce through clinical education, professional development, competency assessment and mentorship
• Work collaboratively with Nurse Unit Managers, Perioperative Nurse Educators and clinical staff
• Contribute to high-quality patient care and service excellence
• Demonstrate advanced level expertise and/or skill set in the provisions of nursing care

About you
To be successful in this position you will require:

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent  
• A graduate certificate or greater within a relevant specialty area is highly desirable. Where the successful applicant does not currently hold this qualification, commitment to completion of post graduate study would be encouraged.
• 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 (38 hours per fortnight)
• Base salary ranging from $57.76 - $61.85 per hour
  
  

About Us
The Surgical Admissions Unit (SAU) and Day Surgery Unit (DSU) are integral components of the Theatre Management Service within the Surgical and Critical Care Division. These units provide coordinated perioperative care for patients undergoing surgical procedures, ensuring safe, efficient and patient-focused care from admission through to discharge.

The SAU and DSU supports 21 Operating Theatres, 30 Stage 1 Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) bays and services patients requiring planned and unplanned surgical procedures which extends from south of the Logan River to the Queensland-NSW border at Tweed heads and west to Beechmont and Tamborine Mountain.

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 Monday, 23 November 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: GC696671

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.

• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  Gold Coast Health PPM (PDF)
  
  GC696671 - Clinical Facilitator (Surgical Admission Unit and Day Surgery Unit) - RD (PDF)