The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Nurse Practitioner (General Medicine) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-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

• Use contemporary information, research, evidence and experience to support decision making
• Provide referrals to appropriate agencies, including primary health settings.
• Lead and collaborate in the development and evaluation of clinical protocols and procedures
• Provide coordinated patient centred care, creating partnerships, improving patient outcomes

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, Temporary full time, Temporary part time
• Base salary ranging from $149 249 - $155 831 per annum, $5 721.10 - $5 973.00 per fortnight, $75.28 - $78.59 per hour

About Us

Within Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS), General Medicine is the largest admitting unit and therefore presents the greatest opportunity to create capacity and optimise patient flow. General Medicine Inpatient Flow is challenged by high admitted numbers, outlying patients in non-general medical wards extended ward rounds, senior staff undertaking tasks that can be delegated, teams prioritising clinical acuity after hours due to resourcing constraints, and stranded patients that require time-intensive nursing and allied health interventions.

The General Medicine Patient Flow Initiative will be staffed by a Nurse Practitioner (NP) Nurse Practitioner Candidate (NPC) (NG8/7), Allied Health Practitioner (HP5), and a Clinical Nurse (NG6), 7 days a week.

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) will work within the General Medicine Patient Flow Initiative to provide and coordinate comprehensive care of patients, utilising advanced practice skills. This role will be integral in supporting the timely discharge of patients, reducing inpatient length of stay, and ensuring that the patient journey is streamlined and efficient. The NP will work collaboratively with the healthcare team and play a pivotal role in removing operational delays and ensuring patient flow, particularly supporting discharge seven days a week.

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 Monday, 7 April 2025

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: GC628296

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