The Role
An opportunity has become available for several Enrolled 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
Engage in high quality, patient focused nursing care
Demonstrate the ability to identify risks and demonstrate escalation skills
Apply evidence-based care to optimise patient outcomes and service performance
Promote teamwork through patient and family first care
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 (several positions, hours negotiable)
Temporary Full time and Temporary Part time (several positions, hours negotiable, up to 6 months with possibility of extension)
Base salary ranging from $75,205 - $79,815 per annum, $2,882.60 - $3,059.30 per fortnight, or $37.92 - $40.25 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 Monday, 13 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: GC686778
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