The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse (Mental Health - Young Adult and Specialist Services) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-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

• Provide a comprehensive and flexible mental health service to young adults and their family/carers
• Contribute to the clinical education of clinical students and other less experienced staff
• Apply professional knowledge and skills in clinical decision making under the practice supervision or professional guidance
• Work collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
• Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
• Credentialed through the College of Mental Health Nurses (or be prepared to work towards a credential in Mental Health Nursing)
• A post graduate qualification in the specialty area would be well regarded
• Driver Licence
• 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

• Temporary full time (up to 12 months)
• Base salary ranging from $4138.10 - $4431.10 per fortnight

About Us

The Gold Coast Young Adult and Specialty Mental Health Services (YASS) is a part of the Mental Health and Specialist Services (MHSS) Division. The Young Adult and Specialty Services Continuing Care Team (YA-CCT) is a multi-disciplinary, multi-specialty team within the Gold Coast Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) operating across the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS) to provide mental health intervention to young people aged 18-25 years. YA-CCT operates over two sites (Robina and Southport) offering ongoing care coordination and therapeutic care for young people with severe and complex mental health problems. YA- CCT works with the young person, their family, carer and key stakeholders. YASS endeavours to enable young people and their families to be active participants in their decision making around their care, and we promote a truly collaborative partnership between health professionals, young people and their families.

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 Wednesday, 5 November 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: GC666748

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