Registered Nurse - General Surgery
- Permanent part-time positions available - 64 hours per fortnight
- Variety of shifts available – (am shift, pm shift, night shift)
- Discounted meals and parking
About the opportunity
Gold Coast Private Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in acute surgical nursing to join our General Surgery Ward on a part-time basis.
This role is best suited to a clinician who is confident managing post-operative surgical patients and thrives in a fast-paced acute care environment. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care as part of a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team.
About us
Established in 2016, Gold Coast Private Hospital is a modern, 339-bed facility located in Southport’s Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct.
With 22 operating theatres, the hospital supports a broad range of specialties including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Cardiac Care, Oncology and more. We are committed to clinical excellence and ongoing professional development.
As a Registered Nurse within our General Surgery Ward, you will:
- Deliver safe, evidence-based care to post-operative and acute surgical patients
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes
- Provide education and support throughout recovery and rehabilitation
- Supervise and support junior staff
- Contribute to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Essential Criteria
- Authority to Work in Australia
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute surgical ward (essential)
- Demonstrated experience caring for post-operative surgical patients
- Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent
- Current unrestricted AHPRA registration
- Knowledge of ACQSHC National Standards
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care in an acute hospital setting
Please note: This role is not suitable for new graduates or candidates without recent acute surgical nursing experience.
Healthscope, where career means more!
No matter where you are at in your career, at Healthscope you can choose your own adventure. We want to grow with you and have developed a range of innovative and diverse professional development opportunities and provide access to training over and above the basics.
Why Healthscope?
Join us at Healthscope and step into a vibrant Community of Care where your impact is felt every day! Our dedicated team members are the heartbeat of our organisation, making a real difference in the lives of patients and their families. As Australia’s only national private hospital operator, our sites are backed by a dynamic Support Office, empowering us to deliver outstanding care to the communities we serve.
Here's what we offer:
- Flexibility across our hospital network
- Discounted health insurance, gym memberships, and salary packaging
- Ongoing professional development and education opportunities
At Healthscope, we take pride in collaborating with talented, passionate, and compassionate individuals to ensure every patient experiences the highest quality care during their stay. Join us and be part of something truly meaningful!
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Applications close: June 11th 2026
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to recruitment@healthscope.com.au
If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant nursing experience against the current nursing Enterprise Agreement the "Healthscope - Queensland - Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025" (salaries range between $41.49 and $52.97 per hour + superannuation)
More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.