The Role An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse (Mental Health - Wattle Inpatient Unit) 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

Deal positively with uncertainty or conflict, cope effectively in a changing environment and respond constructively to unpredictable or challenging situations

Be responsible for the daily coordination of the nursing workforce through the management of allocated resources and delegation of duties

Engage with consumers to support shared decision making relevant to their care and health literacy within scope of role

Contribute to development of team capability, provide operational process direction, training and mentoring

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

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 recent 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 (hours negotiable)

Base salary ranging from $57.76 - $61.85 per hour





About Us The Wattle Child and Youth Inpatient Unit at Robina Hospital provides 24-hour care for children and adolescents who are suffering from emotional or behavioural disturbances. Clients are admitted to the 8-bed unit for the treatment of acute mental illnesses, comprehensive assessments or for planned psychotherapy. The Unit has multidisciplinary staffing to cover a wide range of services with the major objective to offer support, education and reestablishment back into the community.

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, 28 October 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: GC694781

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📌 Clinical Nurse (Mental Health - Wattle Inpatient Unit) (Gold Coast)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Gold Coast