Nurse Unit Manager (Inpatient Mental Health - Pandanus) (Gold Coast)

Nurse Unit Manager (Inpatient Mental Health - Pandanus) (Gold Coast)

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Nurse Unit Manager (Pandanus Inpatient Unit) 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

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of contemporary mental health nursing practice
Provide operational and clinical leadership to a diverse multicultural team
Implement processes and strategies that align service delivery to broader service and organisational goals
Function as a clinical nursing expert for the Unit to develop team capability and to champion proactive and contemporary mental health nursing practices
Contribute to quality and service improvement activities to continually develop an innovative contemporary mental health service for young people

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
Credentialed through the College of Mental Health Nurses (or be prepared to work towards a credential in Mental Health Nursing)
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 full time
Base salary ranging from $136 538 - $148 242 per annum

About Us

Inpatient Mental Health provide a safe and supportive environment for consumers with mental illness that is not manageable through community services.



The purpose of admission to Inpatient Units is for the treatment of acute mental illnesses, comprehensive assessments or for specific planned therapeutic intervention and offering support, education and reintegration back into the community. Inpatient units include Acute Adult Mental Health Units, Acute Young Adult Services, Lavender Mother and Baby Unit, Orchid Older Persons Mental Health Unit, Extended Treatment Unit and Cordyline Rehabilitation.

Pandanus Unit is a 24-bed facility incorporating a 6-bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) that is designed to provide individualised, comprehensive, and consumer-focused care for adults experiencing mental illness. The PICU provides a predictable low stimulus and protected environment for up to six consumers requiring high levels of individual care under the Mental Health Act 2016.

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 Wednesday, 4 March 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: GC675184

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📌 Nurse Unit Manager (Inpatient Mental Health - Pandanus) (Gold Coast)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Gold Coast