Nurse Project Manager (Professional Practice - Projects)

Queensland Government; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 141,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Career development

Salary packaging

Modern facilities

Diverse work culture

Research opportunities

Job summary

Gold Coast Health is seeking a Nurse Manager (Professional Practice) to lead nursing professional practice across the Gold Coast and northern New South Wales region. You will drive improvements and oversee nursing practice governance, with a focus on sustainable outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor of Nursing with registration and vaccination compliance. It offers flexible work options, salary packaging, and strong career development opportunities within a large health service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent credential required.
• Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Vaccination against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B.
• TB screening to identify vaccination requirements.
• Criminal History Screening will be required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate advanced project/change management to improve nursing practice.
• Manage quality projects to meet clinical and professional needs.
• Develop project business cases, plans, and progress/closure reports.

Skills

Project management

Nursing practice

Change management

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

Job description

The RoleAn opportunity has become available for a Nurse Manager (Professional Practice)to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-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 willDemonstrate advanced application of project and change management skills to deliver sustainable improvements that enhance nursing professional practiceManage small to large scale quality projects to meet identified clinical, operational and professional needsDevelop project business cases, project plans, progress reports and closure reports to ensure all Stakeholders are fully briefed on project objectivesAbout youTo be successful in this position you will require:Bachelor of Nursing or equivalentRegistration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of AustraliaEvidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis BTuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be requiredDeclaration of serious discipline history must be disclosedCriminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)BenefitsFlexible work optionsCareer DevelopmentSalary PackagingModern FacilitiesDiverse Work CultureResearch Opportunities12.75% super17.5% leave loadingSalaryPermanent full time / Permanent part time$140,632 - $152,685 per annum (permanent full time)$70.92 - $77.00 per hour (permanent part time)About UsAbout Gold Coast HealthNationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health careAnnual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billionMore than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health PrecinctsSecondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilitiesOpportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyleA workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their bestCommitted to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belongHow to ApplyClick APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 26 October 2026Gold 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: GC694725Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.