Provide advanced neonatal nursing care for infants within the Special Care Nursery at our Gold Coast University Hospital facility.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Clinical Nurses (Special Care Nursery) 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

- Currently be working in or have recent level 4 special care nursery experience or level 5 to 6 neonatal intensive care experience
- Provide teaching to both parents and their families to facilitate learning and enable them to move towards independence
- Have advanced leadership experience with the ability to meet deadlines and perform effectively
- Work in a Team Leader role and operationally manage the shift

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 full time and permanent part time (several positions, 48 -76 hours per fortnight, hours negotiable)




- Base salary ranging from $113,979 - $122,048 per annum or $57.48 - $61.55 per hour

About Us

The Newborn Care Unit (NCU) at Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) is part of the division of Emergency and Specialty Services (ESS) in the service line of Women, Newborn and Children's Services (WNCS). It is comprised of a 14-cot Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and a 24-cot Special Care Nursery (SCN). The SCN operates as a Level 4 neonatal service comprised of a High Dependency Unit (HDU) and a Newborn Early Discharge Service (NEDS).

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, 17 August 2026

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work setting. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC688715

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

📌 Clinical Nurse (Special Care Nursery) (Gold Coast)
🏢 Department of Health - Queensland
📍 Gold Coast