The Role
An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Research General Surgery) 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

- Monitor, evaluate and report on project/research outcomes, performance indicators and stakeholder feedback
- Support all elements of the research process, including coordination, recruitment, data collection/management and reports
- Work with Principal Investigators and research staff to facilitate communication and ensure study outcomes and timelines are met
- Assist with literature reviews, ethics and Site-Specific Assessment applications, approvals and progress reports

About you
To be successful in this position you will require:

- Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
- A Masters or higher qualification within a relevant area is highly desirable. Where the successful applicant does not currently hold this qualification, commitment to completion of post-graduate study would be encouraged
- 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 reliable 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 $140,632 - $152,685 per annum

About Us
The General Surgery service at Gold Coast University Hospital delivers tertiary surgical care, including specialised hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB), upper gastrointestinal, colorectal, general surgery, and breast surgery. The General Surgery service provides coordinated multidisciplinary care across inpatient and outpatient settings, with a focus on timely access, streamlined patient flow, and optimal clinical outcomes.

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 Tuesday, 10 November 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: GC695872

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

📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant (Research General Surgery) (Southport)
🏢 Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service
📍 Southport