Clinical Nurse Consultant (Rapid Ambulance Patient Intake and Disposition)

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Clinical Nurse Consultants (Rapid Ambulance Patient Intake and Disposition) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-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

• Provide expert clinical oversight of ambulance arrivals, ensuring safe, timely, and clinically appropriate transfer of care
• Be responsible for optimising patient flow at the point of arrival via the Queensland Ambulance Service
• Demonstrates critical thinking and reasoning, advanced problem-solving skills, and expert clinical judgement
• Identify and manage patient safety risks associated with arrival delays or capacity constraints

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 and Permanent part time (hours negotiable)
• Base salary ranging from $139 951- $151 949 per annum or $70.58-$76.63 per hour

About Us

Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service's Emergency Care Services encompasses Emergency Departments at Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, the Minor Injuries and Illness Centre at Tugun Satellite Health Centre and provides Emergency care to the Queensland Police Service Watchhouses at Southport and Beenleigh. Across the two ED's, approximately 190,000 emergency presentations are provided care annually, with GCUH ED recognised as one of the busiest mixed ED's in the Southern Hemisphere. GCUH is a Level 6 QLD Clinical Services Capability Framework facility and a Royal Australian College of Surgeons Level 1 accredited Trauma facility. Robina Hospital provides Level 4 services under the QLD CSCF. Both Robina and GCUH ED's manage Adult and Paediatric presentations. Research and Education are key priorities for our division, with GCHHS ECS research recognised as a world leader in collaborative research activities. Our education team supports staff development and is aligned to the vision of providing the best Emergency Nursing service in Australia.

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, 14 May 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: GC681297

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