Clinical Nurse (Childrens Critical Care)

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Clinical Nurses (Children's Critical Care) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-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

• Lead a team in the provision of excellent, evidence based, family centred care to children
• Provide leadership through role modelling, mentorship, coaching, and innovative behaviours
• Have advanced clinical expertise and provide bedside teaching and support to the nursing team
• Manage critically ill children requiring advanced respiratory support

 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 (several positions, hours ranging from 48-72 per fortnight)
• Temporary Part time (temporary contracts from 6 -12 months, with possibility of extension)

• Base salary ranging from $57.48 -$61.55 per hour

About Us

The Children's Critical Care Unit (CCCU) provides four intensive care beds for children from birth to the end of schooling who require close monitoring and/or specialist intensive care due to illness, accident or following a procedure (elective or emergency). The service accepts patients from all Gold Coast areas and surrounds including as far south as northern New South Wales and as far north as the Sunshine Coast.

 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 Friday, 31 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: GC685984

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