The Role

An opportunity has become available for an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (Perioperative Scrub/Scout) 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

• Have the ability to work with minimal supervision and ability to problem solve and escalate as required
• Willingness to learn workforce systems for rostering, payroll, and recruitment
• Promote and maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing education and assist with the education of the nursing staff

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
• Base salary $121 352 per annum

About Us

The Gold Coast University Hospital is a tertiary level peri-operative unit and has the capacity to run 21 operating theatres including cardiac surgery, trauma service and Hybrid theatre. The service offers elective and emergency surgery for a wide range of specialties working collaboratively with Robina Hospital operating theatres and Varsity Lakes Day surgery hospital sharing resources and equipment as required to provide the best care possible for our patients. The service works closely with specialty Clinical Care Co-ordinators to meet both elective and emergency surgery demands of the region.

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 Wednesday, 5 November 2025.

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: GC665945

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