At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide quality nursing care for neonates in a supportive environment.
- Company: Gold Coast Private Hospital, a state-of-the-art facility in Southport.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible shifts, discounted meals, and parking.
- Other info: Join a community-focused healthcare team with growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of newborns and their families.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with neonatal experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 52.97 - 52.97 $ per hour.
Gold Coast Private Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Special Care Nursery on a casual basis.
Established in 2016, Gold Coast Private Hospital is a state‑of‑the‑art, 340‑bed facility located in the heart of the Gold Coast Precinct in Southport. With 22 operating theatres, Gold Coast Private Hospital offers a wide range of specialties including, but not limited to, 24/7 Emergency Care, Medical Services, Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat), General Surgery, Obstetrics, Cardiac Care, and Oncology.
The Department includes a 25‑bed post/antenatal/gynaecology ward with 5 birthing suite rooms, supporting a 9‑cot level 4 Special Care Nursery. The SCN operates as a Level 4 service under the Queensland Clinical Services Capability Framework (CSCF), caring for babies born at 32 weeks' gestation and birth weight of ≥1500 grams. It comprises a High Dependency Unit (HDU) which provides care for babies who meet criteria, providing but not limited to:
- Minimally Invasive Surfactant (MIST)
- Humidified high flow nasal cannula oxygen
- Low flow oxygen
Purpose of the role
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing quality nursing services within a health service setting, consulting with the Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Consultant/Educator or team leader in the coordination and standards of care for patients within the unit. As the Registered Nurse, you will demonstrate competence in the provision of nursing care as specified by registration requirements, NMBA standards and codes, educational preparation, relevant legislation and context of care.
Your duties will include:
- Monitoring neonates and recording observations
- Daily care of babies in SCN
- Supporting and assisting with feeding of babies
- Supporting families with bonding during their stay
- Use of CPAP equipment
- Ability to work shift work
Requirements:
- Current Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Minimum of 2 years neonatal nursing level 4 nursery experience
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and unsupervised in the Special Care Nursery
- Commitment to Quality Patient Care
- Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
- Sound clinical decision making and problem‑solving skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Works well independently and within a team
- Intermediate computer skills
- Post graduate qualifications in neonatal nursing (or working towards)
About working for Gold Coast Private Hospital
Gold Coast Private Hospital is currently owned and operated by Healthscope, a private hospital operator and healthcare provider. When you join Healthscope you become part of our Community of Care. In the second half of 2026 Gold Coast Private Hospital is transitioning ownership from Healthscope to Mater and is committed to ensuring a seamless transition for our people and our patients.
Mater is Queensland’s largest for‑purpose private healthcare group and for more than 120 years Mater has delivered compassionate care. Through Mater’s extensive network of hospitals, health centres and related businesses, a nationally accredited education provider, a world‑class medical research institute and philanthropic support, Mater are working together to improve the health of our community.
Benefits include:
- Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
- Discounted health insurance (permanent employees)
- Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
- Maxxia reward Program
- Salary Sacrifice and novated lease options
- EAP Services
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
Applications close: 17th July 2026
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