New Graduate Program - Registered Nurse in Gold Coast

Currumbin Clinic is a 104-bed private mental health facility delivering high-quality care and positive patient outcomes. We are widely regarded as a centre of excellence in mental health on the Gold Coast. Our team of Psychiatrists, Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health staff provide expert care in the management and treatment of acute mental health disorders. We also maintain an active Consumer and Carer network. Our holistic approach to treatment addresses the biopsychosocial aspects of client care within a safe and supportive environment. Patients may be treated as inpatients or day patients depending on their individual needs and preferences.

Located on the southern Gold Coast, Currumbin Clinic offers a discrete and private landscaped environment. Our surroundings are designed to promote care in the least restrictive manner while maintaining patient safety as our highest priority. This is achieved in a way that allows patients to feel relaxed and comfortable.

This is an exciting time to join our team at Currumbin Clinic, with the opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of mental health specialties and sub-specialties. Currumbin offers diverse educational and training opportunities, supporting a career in adult mental health with scope for both personal and professional growth.

Graduate Nurse Program

Currumbin Clinic is offering an exciting opportunity for Registered Nurses to participate in our 12-month Graduate Nurse Program, commencing February 2026. Successful applicants will be supported through a structured 12-month learning program specialising in mental health. This includes clinical rotations across our general and specialty inpatient units such as Mood and Anxiety, Recovery, Addictions, and Dual Diagnosis.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be available to commence February 2026, upon registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Willing and available to work up to 0.8 FTE (64-hour fortnight) for the full 12-month program
• Available to work all shifts: AM (0700–1530), PM (1300–2130), and ND (2100–0730)
• Demonstrated genuine interest in a career in acute mental health nursing
• Awareness and application of legislation affecting nursing practice and health care
• Strong focus on patient-centred, evidence-based care
• Ability to conduct comprehensive and systematic nursing assessments
• Demonstrated high standards of professional and ethical practice
• Excellent collaboration and consultation skills with individuals, groups, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to service improvement and ongoing professional development to deliver excellent patient care and positive health outcomes

Application Process

Please submit a cover letter (including your Statement of Capability) and a current resume. Your Statement of Capability must address the following questions:

Professional Boundaries

• What are professional boundaries and what governs them?
• Why is there an emphasis on professional boundaries in mental health?

De-escalation

• What is your understanding of de-escalation? Please be specific in identifying strategies and techniques.
• Why is it important to learn this skill in mental health nursing?
• Do you have any past experience in a clinical setting regarding de-escalation?
• If yes, what strategies did you use and what was the outcome?

Conflict Resolution

• Please explain how you would resolve a conflict situation with your team or a team member in the workplace.

Career Goals

• What is your 2–3 year plan in your nursing career?

This is an exciting opportunity and a privilege to expand your mental health nursing skills and gain experience in acute mental health care at Currumbin Clinic. Successful applicants will be shortlisted and contacted for an interview. Please note: Applications without a Statement of Capability will not be considered.

Submit applications to: Erica Harding, Clinical Nurse Educator.