The primary focus of this role is to demonstrate and role model excellent patient-focused care within our Gastroenterology unit.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse (Gastroenterology) 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

• Provide expertise in leading the shift, supporting the staff on the unit and caring for all surgical patients
• Assist in the provision of education training to the other nursing staff
• Have recent experience in the care of patients in a postoperative surgery environment
• Participate in formulating, implementing and evaluating objectives, policies and procedures

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
• Base salary ranging from $54.44 - $58.30 per hour

About Us

The Gastrointestinal (GGI) ward is a 28-bed ward (physical and funded) located in C2East (C2E) at the Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH). GGI is a mixed surgical/ medical ward caring for patients with Gastrointestinal (GI) and Gastroenterology (GE) conditions. Care of the patients can be pre or post-operative or non-surgical. The prime function of the ward is to provide high-quality nursing care (Registered, Enrolled and Assistant nurses) to both short and long stay patients who fit into the following criteria:

• Colorectal surgical conditions
• General and acute surgery
• Heptobiliary patients
• Upper Gastrointestinal surgery
• Hepatic patients
• Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) 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: GC663141 

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