The Role
An opportunity has become available for several Clinical Nurses (Neonatal Early Discharge Service) 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 high level of teaching and support to parents to adequately prepare them for independent care of their baby on the service
* Provide advanced neonatal nursing care for infants with the Special Care Nursery
* Demonstrate an ability to provide evidence-based breastfeeding support to mothers
* Have a family-centred approach to caring for preterm infants and their families
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
* Driver licence
* 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 part time
* Base salary ranging from $56.08 - $60.05 per hour
About Us
The Newborn Care Unit (NCU) sits within Women's Newborn and Children's Health in the division of Emergency & Specialist Services. The NCU is comprised of a 14-cot Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a 24-cot Special Care Nursery (SCN) and includes a High Dependency Unit within SCN. The NCU is supported by the Neonatal Early Discharge Service (NEDS).
NEDS is a home visiting support service for NCU infants who no longer require intensive medical and nursing care, but still require some supportive nursing care, such as nasogastric tube feeds and breastfeeding support while they transition to full suck feeds. The scope of the service also extends to home phototherapy for short-term, non-complex physiological jaundice.
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, 23 March 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.
Job Ad reference: GC677995
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.