Clinical Nurse (Geriatric Emergency Department Intervention)
Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service – Southport QLD
An opportunity has become available for a Clinical Nurse (Geriatric Emergency Department Intervention) 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
* Apply advanced knowledge of geriatric emergency medicine and geriatric syndromes
* Apply community‑based service provisions
* Proactively implement the use of Clinical Frailty Scale in ED
* Collaborate closely with ED multidisciplinary staff and Community Frailty Service team members
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)
* Flexible work options
* Salary Packaging
* Modern Facilities
* Diverse Work Culture
* 12.75% super
* 17.5% leave loading
* Base salary ranging from $54.45 -$58.30 per hour
About Us
Geriatric Emergency Department Intervention (GEDI) is a collaborative interdisciplinary, specialist team who focus on the needs of frail older people with complex age‑related needs. The service operates 7 days a week, based in Emergency Departments (ED) at both Robina Hospital and Gold Coast University Hospital.
The GEDI service is part of the Community Frailty Service, along with Residential Aged Care Acute Support (RASS), Community Dementia Service & Advance Care Planning Team. These teams collaboratively provide services for frail older adults. The Community Frailty Service forms part of Integrated Care Services, to deliver community facing services and programs across the Gold Coast.
About Gold Coast Health
* Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
* 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, 22 December 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.
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