Work with a team to provide clinical mentorship and support to medical and nursing clinicians after hours, clinical leadership at code blue and code black activations

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Clinical Nurse (Clinical Response Unit) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-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

• Be responsible for the monitoring of the Recognition of Deterioration Dashboard
• Respond to identified patient deterioration
• Provide education and support to nursing staff to develop skills
• Respond to clinical codes and escalate patient deterioration or patients of concern

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 (64hrs p.f.) and Temporary part time (up to 6 months with possibility of extensions 64hrs p.f.)
• $54.44 - $58.30 per hour

About Us

The Clinical Response Unit (CRU) is an integral part of the afterhours operations of Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS). The service is a cross-campus model covering Robina Hospital and Gold Coast University Hospital. The CRU Team comprises of medical, nursing and administration staff who are responsible for providing a high-level service to the clinical staff and patients of the GCHHS.

The team provide clinical mentorship and support to medical and nursing clinicians after hours, clinical leadership at code blue and code black activations 24/7 as well as recognition and response to the at risk and deteriorating patients.

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, 17 October 2025

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: GC663160

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