Enrolled Nurse

Transition to Acuity - Ward Specialty: Surgical / Bariatric / Gynae / Paediatrics

Gold Coast Private Hospital is currently seeking Enrolled Nurses from Aged Care backgrounds to join our Transition to Acute Care Program. The program aims to facilitate your transition from Aged Care to an Acute environment.

The program will run for a period of 6 weeks, including weekly education sessions targeting "Back to Basics" clinical skills.

The first 2 weeks of the program will be supernumerary with preceptorship throughout the entirety of the program and beyond.

Our program has been designed to:

• Provide broad exposure to acute medical and surgical care
• Build your confidence while expanding your clinical skillset
• Strengthen your capacity to work both autonomously and collaboratively
• Refine decision-making abilities and sharpen critical thinking
• Support you in finding fulfilment and satisfaction in your nursing career

About us
 

Established in 2016, Gold Coast Private Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 340-bed facility located in the heart of the Gold Coast Precinct in Southport.

With 22 operating theatres, Gold Coast Private Hospital offers a wide range of specialties including, but not limited to, 24/7 Emergency Care, Medical Services, Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat), General Surgery, Obstetrics, Cardiac Care, and Oncology.

Gold Coast Private Hospital is committed to continual growth, providing exciting opportunities and professional career pathways in healthcare.

Essential Criteria:

·       Authority to Work in Australia

·       Current Registration (no restriction) with AHPRA

·       Compliance with ACQSHC National standards

·       Commitment to Quality Patient Care

·       Demonstrated time management & organisational skills with the ability to meet objectives/timelines

·       Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

·       Sound clinical decision making and problem-solving skills

Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

·       Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.

·       Discounted health insurance

·       Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 26th September 2025

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to 

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.