- Part-time, fixed term role
- Parkville location with multiple public transport options available
- $81364.41 - $100,146.80 (pro-rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5- 6 weeks annual leave
The Royal Women’s Hospital is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health. Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.
About Neonatal Services
Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a leading tertiary referral centre, providing specialised care for premature and critically ill babies across Victoria. Through our Family Integrated Care Model, we empower parents to be active participants in their baby's care, fostering confidence and independence while ensuring the best possible start in life.
Beyond clinical excellence, our neonatal team is dedicated to education, training, and groundbreaking research, shaping the future of neonatal care locally and globally.
Supporting families every step of the way.
About the role
The Postgraduate Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Program is a one-year, clinically supported employment model designed for registered nurses seeking to advance their expertise in Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU).
As a Registered Nurse in this program, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality, and holistic care to critically ill newborns, supporting their journey from admission to discharge. You will work collaboratively with families, multidisciplinary teams, and healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for neonates.
This program is delivered in partnership with La Trobe University, combining academic excellence with hands-on clinical training. You will undertake postgraduate studies while receiving structured mentorship, clinical supervision, and professional development in a NICU setting. This approach ensures you apply your learning in real-time, enhancing your clinical decision-making, technical proficiency, and confidence in neonatal care.
A regular day will see you:
- Provide specialised nursing care to critically ill newborns in a NICU environment.
- Work collaboratively with families and healthcare teams to support neonatal health outcomes.
- Apply evidence-based practice to deliver safe and effective care.
- Develop advanced clinical skills through structured mentorship and supervision.
- Strengthen clinical decision-making and technical proficiency in neonatal care.
This program offers a unique opportunity to gain specialized knowledge and hands-on experience, preparing you for a rewarding career in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing.
About you
You are a dedicated and motivated Registered Nurse looking to specialise in Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU). With a strong foundation in acute care nursing, you are eager to expand your expertise through structured clinical training and postgraduate studies.
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.
- Minimum one year of acute care nursing experience, preferably in paediatrics, neonatal, or intensive care.
- Enrolment in a postgraduate neonatal intensive care program at a partner university as part of the employment model.
- Ability to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced clinical environment while balancing academic responsibilities.
- Passionate about neonatal care, committed to improving health outcomes for critically ill newborns.
- Strong clinical and critical thinking skills, able to assess and respond to complex neonatal conditions.
- Collaborative and team-oriented, working effectively with multidisciplinary teams and families.
- Resilient and adaptable, able to manage the demands of intensive care nursing and postgraduate study.
Our benefits
At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:
- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
- Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library services
- Breastfeeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby
- Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
- Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADO’s and purchased leave
Inclusion and belonging
The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited.
Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a valid Working with Children Check. Clinical staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
For more information, please view the Position Description for this role.
Closing Date: 10th June 2025
Main Contact Person: Emma Pert
Position Title: Nurse Unit Manager - Neonatal Services
Phone Number: 0383452676
Email: Emma.Pert@thewomens.org.au
Alternate Contact Person: Emma Saviane
Position Title: Nurse Unit Manager - Neonatal Services
Phone Number: 0383452675
Email: emma.saviane@thewomens.org.au