About SMHRU
The new SMHRU unit offers mental health rehabilitation services for individuals needing extended inpatient care in a secure environment. Our focus is on autonomy, self-determination, and working collaboratively towards independent living. All consumers are over 18 years of age.
Our philosophy of care nurtures individual dreams and aspirations, promoting hope and optimism, and ensuring people feel valued, important, welcome, and safe.
About Your New Role
Are you looking for a role with real meaning and purpose? Gold Coast Health have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Nurse to join our newly developed Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit and make a positive difference in the lives of others.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake holistic mental health consumer care including intake, assessment, diagnostic formulation, treatment planning, implementation of targeted intervention, evaluation, discharge planning and appropriate community support referral
Lead and coordinate clinical care in the work unit, performing the role of shift coordinator as required
Provide advanced clinical expertise within a comprehensive recovery and rehabilitation-oriented framework
Contribute to development of team capability, provide operational process direction, training, mentoring, reflective practice, debriefing interventions, clinical supervision
Qualifications
To be successful in this position you will require:
A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
NMBA Registration
Driver Licence
A graduate certificate or greater within the specialty area is highly desirable
Credentialed through the College of Mental Health Nurses (or willing to work towards it)
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 of Working with Gold Coast Health
Career Development opportunities
Salary Packaging
Award winning new facility with modern amenities
Diverse Work Culture
12.75% super
17.5% leave loading
Salary
Permanent Part time (64 hours per fortnight)
Base salary ranging from $57.48 - $61.55 per hour
About Gold Coast Health
More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
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, 15 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: GC682960
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