Clinical Facilitator (Practice Development Nurse)

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Clinical Facilitator's (Practice Development Nurse) 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

• Demonstrated advanced-level neonatal nursing knowledge and problem-solving skills
• Leads and facilitates practice development initiatives across the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, High Dependency Unit, and Special Care Nursery
• Proficiency in designing and delivering education through multiple modalities
• Understands and consistently models the principles of family-centred care in daily clinical practice

 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 Part Time (up to 70 hrs per fortnight)
• Base salary ranging from $57.76- $61.85 per hour 

About Us

 The Newborn Care Unit (NCU) at Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) is part of Women, Newborn and Children's Health (WNCH) and is comprised of a 14-cot Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and a 24-cot Special Care Nursery (SCN) with an 8-cot High Dependency Unit (HDU). Babies requiring cardiac surgery or with complex surgical conditions are managed at Mater Mother's or Queensland Children's Hospital. Neonatal Retrieval Emergency Service Southern Queensland (NeoRESQ) based at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital in Brisbane coordinate and provide a neonatal emergency retrieval service.

 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, 24 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: GC691207

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