Clinical Nurse (Specialist Medical Unit)

Coordinate multiple patient movements and supervise complex discharge management in a busy, high acuity medical unit.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse (Specialist Medical 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

• Provide direct patient care within the Specialty Medical Unit while supporting all staff as required
• Demonstrate capacity to handle an information management role
• Streamline processes to optimise outcomes for patients and maintain efficiency of the service
• Possess a high degree of clinical acumen including cardiac telemetry

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 part time (38 hours per fortnight)
• Base salary ranging from $57.76 - $61.85 per hour

About Us

Gold Coast University Hospital's Specialist Medical Unit (SMU) is a 28-bed Inpatient Unit (IPU) with Telemetry.

We provide targeted care to medical patients, many of whom live with dementia or have a delirium associated with their acute illness.

This unit provides targeted care for medical patients requiring brief hospitalisation with the ability to discharge as soon as clinical conditions are resolved. As necessity arises, we also care for long stay medical patients with complex care needs and discharge requirements.

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, 24 August 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: GC689429

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.