At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert neonatal care and support to vulnerable infants in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Gold Coast Health, a leader in innovative healthcare and research.
- Benefits: Flexible work options, career development, and competitive salary with great perks.
- Other info: Diverse workplace culture with opportunities for professional growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of infants while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing and registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board required.
The predicted salary is between 61.85 - 61.85 $ per hour.
An opportunity has become available for several Clinical Nurses (Neonatal Intensive Care 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:
- Possess advanced level neonatal clinical expertise and problem-solving skills
- Provide evidence-based care to enhance service delivery and achieve quality outcomes for infants
- Respond to Code Blue calls and staff assist calls when an infant's condition deteriorates
- Care for the sickest most vulnerable infants and support less experienced nurses
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 / Permanent part time (48-76 hours per fortnight)
Base salary ranging from $114,532 - $122,643 per annum, $57.76 - $61.85 per hour
About Us:
The Newborn Care Unit at Gold Coast University Hospital is part of Women, Newborn and Children's Services and is comprised of a 12 cot Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and a 24 cot Special Care Nursery (SCN). There is a requirement that all Newborn Services nurses are available to work, within their scope of practice, across all areas of the Neonatal Service, including rotation to Special Care Nursery and the Neonatal Early Discharge Service, a community home visiting service.
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.
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