Registered Nurse (Identified - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)

Queensland Health; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 113,000; 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 several Registered Nurses (Identified - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) to join the Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU) on the Gold Coast and northern NSW region. You will provide direction and education to staff, assist in clinical outcome data collection, and help ensure culturally safe inpatient care.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and be registered with the NMBA, with vaccination and screening requirements in place.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification required.
• Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia is required.
• Evidence of vaccination against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, pertussis and hepatitis B.
• CRITICAL: Indigenous Identified role – applicant must be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and education to staff including casual staff, graduates and students.
• Assist in collecting clinical outcome data.
• Support culturally safe care and communication for Indigenous inpatients within SMHRU.
• Contribute to development of contemporary human resource practices.

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

Registration with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia

Job description

This frontline support role provides essential support enabling the development and delivery of frontline services, programs and outcomes.The RoleAn opportunity has become available for several Registered Nurses (Identified - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) 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 willProvide direction and education to other staff which may include casual staff, graduate nurses and studentsAssist in the collection of clinical outcome dataAssist in the provision of an effective and efficient communication to ensure culturally safe care and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inpatients within Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation UnitEnsure there is a strategic approach to the development of contemporary human resource practicesAbout youTo be successful in this position you will require:Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander CommunityA 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 requiredDriver LicenceDeclaration 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 (two positions)Base salary ranging from $87,790 - $112,607 per annumAbout UsThe new 40 bed Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU) at Gold Coast Health commenced services in March 2025. This first 20 bed Banksia ward is now fully operational. The next 20 bed Sandalwood ward is due to open in mid-2026. Gold Coast SMHRU aims to provide world class, compassionate, person-centred mental healthcare that fosters recovery of consumers, families and carers for those consumers with complex mental health and addiction issues.About 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 Friday, 13 November 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: GC696063Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.