Clinical Nurse (Mental Health - Melaleuca Inpatient Unit)

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Clinical Nurses (Mental Health - Melaleuca Inpatient Unit) 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 will

• Utilise advanced level mental health nursing capability to coordinate and manage complex cases
• Lead and coordinate clinical care in the work unit, performing the role of shift coordinator as required
• Provide, maintain and role model advanced person-focused and evidence-based care
• Foster effective relationships with consumers, families and carers

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
• Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
• Be credentialed through the College of Mental Health Nurses (or be prepared to work towards a credential in Mental Health Nursing)
• A graduate certificate or higher qualification within a relevant area is highly desirable
• 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 part time (several positions, hours negotiable up to 64 hrs per fortnight)
• Base salary ranging from $57.76 - $61.85 per hour

About Us

Melaleuca Acute Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit is located at Gold Coast University Hospital and is designed to provide for a safe and therapeutic environment in the provision of specialised acute inpatient service for consumers aged between 18-80 years. The unit is a 24-bed facility consisting of 18 Open Acute Care beds and 6 Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) beds. PICU beds in the unit are in a separate area within the unit with a higher level of nursing input to care for consumers in an acutely ill phase of a mental illness. Melaleuca Unit also services a Short Stay Pathway Program which can utilise up to 4 of the 18 Acute beds.

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 Tuesday, 8 September 2026

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: GC690894

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