Nurse Unit Manager

1 day ago


Varsity Lakes, Queensland, Australia Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service Full time $120,000 - $150,000 per year

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Nurse Unit Manager (Short Stay) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 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

  • Responsible for staff management and delivery of roster
  • Work collaboratively and foster a relationship with the multidisciplinary team and leaders
  • Be clinically competent within nursing standards and fundamentals of care
  • Develop and encourage a learning environment by mentoring and promoting team development

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
  • Base salary ranging from $132,562 - $143,924 per annum

About Us

The Varsity Short Stay Surgical unit (VSSU) is a 24-bed ward located on level 1 Varsity Lakes Day Hospital. VSSU is a mixed surgical ward caring for patients with acute surgical conditions, patients requiring over night care following elective surgical procedures (23hr model). This ward provides high quality, safe, patient-focused care in collaboration with a dynamic multidisciplinary team to patients who access the service yearly for elective surgery for surgical specialities including General Surgery, Breast surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Gastroenterology Scope Pts and Plastics.

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 Thursday, 16 October 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: GC664004

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


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