About Geriatric Evaluation and Management Unit
The Geriatric Evaluation and Management Unit (GEM) provides comprehensive care for older patients with geriatric syndromes. This Unit also offers multidisciplinary support for both functional and cognitive decline.
About your new role
As a valued member of the GEM team, you will deliver comprehensive, person-centred, and evidence-based care within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. Your focus will be on promoting the wellbeing of older adults by partnering closely with patients and their families to reduce the impact of hospitalisation and improve quality of life. This includes:
* Delivering clinical, patient-centered and family-focused care to patients on the unit
* Demonstrating clinical knowledge in the care of the general medical patients, older persons, comorbidities, and the aging process
* Acting as a resource person for other staff, patients, and families
* Supporting new staff by participating in the role of preceptor and mentor to beginning practitioners to develop their potential
Qualifications
* A 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 of working with Gold Coast Health
* Flexible work agreement options
* Career Development
* Salary Packaging
* Brand new facility with modern amenities
* Diverse Work Culture
* 12.75% super
* 17.5% leave loading
Salary
* Permanent Full time and Permanent Part Time (multiple positions, hours negotiable)
* Temporary Full time and Temporary Part time (multiple positions, hours negotiable, up to 12 months with possibility of extension)
* Base salary ranging from $ $ per annum or $ $ 53.53 per hour
About Gold Coast Health
* 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
* 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, 07 October 2025
For further in-depth requirements please refer to the attached Role Description.
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: JARGC658968
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.