CCLHD - Registered Nurse - Gosford Hospital

Employment Type:  Permanent and Temporary
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ631719

Your nursing career starts here – grow with us on the beautiful Central Coast.

Gosford Hospital is the major referral hospital for the Central Coast, delivering complex, high-acuity medical and surgical care to a rapidly growing community.

We are actively seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join high-performing inpatient, perioperative and specialist teams.

Strong Demand Areas
We are prioritising recruitment in:

• General Medicine Inpatient Units

• Cancer Inpatient Unit

• Surgical Inpatient Units

• Perioperative Services

• Nursing Support Roster (NSR)

• Critical Care

General Medicine Inpatient Units (Temporary and Permanent)

General Medicine at Gosford Hospital is a complex, high-acuity service managing a broad range of medical specialties, including:

• Gastroenterology

• Respiratory Medicine

• Endocrinology

• Renal Services

• Stroke and Neurology

• Medical Assessment Unit

Cancer Inpatient Unit

• Our Cancer Inpatient Unit delivers specialised inpatient care for people with haematological and oncological conditions in an environment where compassion and clinical excellence go hand in hand.

• You will support patients through complex treatment and recovery, providing safe, evidence-based care while building meaningful, respectful relationships with patients and their families.

• Oncology experience is desirable but not essential strong acute capability and a willingness to undertake specialty education are key.

Surgical Services (Temporary and Permanent)

Our Surgical Inpatient Units provide comprehensive perioperative and post-operative care across a broad range of specialties, including:

• Orthopaedics

• Vascular Surgery

• ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat)

• General Surgery

• Upper Gastrointestinal (Upper GI)

• Colorectal Surgery

• Urology

• Gynaecology

• Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery

• Breast & Endocrine Surgery

• Perioperative Services (Aesthetics/Recovery/Scrub/Scout)

Nursing Support Roster

Our Nursing Support Roster is the hospital’s agile clinical response team stepping in to maintain safe, high-quality care during periods of leave, surge or workforce pressure.
As part of NSR, you will:

• Work across multiple acute areas

• Maintain and expand your clinical breadth

• Support teams during critical workforce gaps

• Develop exceptional adaptability and resilience

If you are versatile and solution-focused, Nursing Support offers unmatched exposure and growth.

Critical Care

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our Critical Care stream, including:

• Emergency Department (ED)

• Cardiology & Coronary Care Services

These are fast-paced, high-acuity environments requiring strong clinical judgement, rapid assessment skills and confident decision-making.

Palliative Care (Temporary and Permanent)

• Provide compassionate, dignity-focused care supporting patients and families through complex and sensitive clinical journeys.

• Ideal for nurses with strong emotional intelligence and holistic care capability.

Transit Lounge (Temporary)

• Support patient flow and discharge coordination within a structured and team-focused environment.

• Ideal for adapatable nurses with strong communication and prioritisation skills.

About You:

• Current AHPRA registration

• Current working rights in Australia (no visa sponsorship available)

• Recent acute hospital experience in Australia

• Strong clinical judgement and escalation capability

• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills

• A collaborative, professional approach

• You are adaptable, accountable and confident in your clinical practice.

The Central Coast is home to one of the fastest growing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in NSW. To provide culturally safe, responsive care, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve.
We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and are committed to creating an inclusive and culturally safe workplace where all staff feel valued and supported.

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. 

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). This includes:

• This is a category A position: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
   

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy. 

Need More Information?

For role-related queries, please contact: Clare Anderson - Senior Recruitment Officer
Email: Clare.Anderson@health.nsw.gov.au 

Please note, only applications from Registered Nurses holding valid work rights for Australia, currently reside in Australia and have current AHPRA registration will be considered for these positions 

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You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.

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An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.