• Full-time, part-time, fixed term and ongoing roles
• Parkville location with multiple public transport options available  
• $83,803.20 - $103,152.40 (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

Registered Nurses are responsible for strengthening health outcomes through the provision of safe, quality, holistic and sensitive care, from admission to discharge. They work collaboratively in partnership with patients, consumers and other health professionals.

The Neonatal Nurse delivers specialised, family-integrated care to newborns who are premature, unwell, or have complex needs. They assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. They also support families through education and advocacy, creating a safe, nurturing environment that promotes the best start to life.

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.

About you

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.
• Extensive neonatal experience across SCN, HDU, and NICU settings
• Postgraduate certificate completed or in progress in neonatal nursing
• Strong clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills in high-pressure neonatal scenarios
• Committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate, and evidence-based care with empathy

• Works collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcome
• Exceptional communication skills— Clearly and empathetically communicates complex clinical information.
• Passionate advocate for neonatal patients and their families
• Maintains emotional resilience and professionalism in demanding environments
• Embodies the Women’s values of courage, passion, discovery, and respect

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.

Please view Position Description here

Closing Date: 30/07/2025

Contace Details:

Name: Emma Pert

Position Title: Team B - Nurse Unit Manager

Phone Number: 0383452676

Email Address: Emma.Pert@thewomens.org.au

Alternate Contact:

Name: Emma Saviane

Position Title: Team A - Nurse Unit Manager

Phone Number: 0383452675

Email Address: Emma.Saviane@thewomens.org.au