Nurture our tiniest patients - Western Health's Women’s and Children’s Newborn Services Team at Sunshine Hospital is seeking experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our ranks. Become an essential member of our inter-professional squad, providing exceptional care to Western Health's littlest patients.

Join us and make a difference when it matters most. 

To be successful for this role you will meet the following:

• Minimum 2 year’s full-time or equivalent experience as a Registered Nurse with experience and knowledge in Neonatal Services.
• Possess excellent Clinical Skills. 
• A commitment to high quality, safe person-centred care. 
• A Postgraduate in Neonatal Nursing is highly desirable. 

Please refer to the job description below for a comprehensive list of Essential and Desirable Selection Criteria. 

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Registered Nurse – Newborn Services
Joan Kirner Women's & Children's
Permanent Part Time

An exciting opportunity exists for permanent Registered Nurse positions in Newborn Services.

As a member of the health care team, the Registered Nurse is at the forefront of the provision of high quality nursing care to patients on a day-to-day basis and specialise in Newborn Care. With the new Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s (JKWC) service, become part of the expanding and leading edge Western Health Woman & Children’s Newborn Services team. If you want to be part of a team that supports and encourages you to provide best care, we want you to apply.

To be Successful in this role you

• Recent post qualification experience in neonatal intensive care  
• Must enjoy and thrive in a team environment
• Will need a post graduate qualification in Neonatal Intensive Care (or equivalent)
• Will need a positive and flexible approach to working in a dynamic environment
• Will need excellent communication skills and ability to perform to high standards as part of a great multidisciplinary team

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About Us

Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care and Mental Health and Well-being Services as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

$67,527.20 - $95,378.40 based on Experience per Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024.’

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.