Registered Nurse/Midwife – Special Care Nursery (SCN)

• Choice of Angliss or Box Hill Hospitals
• Multiple permanent positions available
• Career progression opportunities including supported learning programs
• $69K - $96K p.a. dependent on experience (pro rata for part time)
• Generous salary packing options available

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

Opportunities are available at our Special Care Nurseries at Angliss and Box Hill Hospitals. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated nurses and midwives to join our team.

Angliss Hospital has an 8 cot nursery. We are a level 3 unit providing excellent care for 34-week gestation (inborns) and ongoing care for babies 32 weeks and above from other external services. Our capability enables the delivery of Non Invasive Ventilation therapies including Bubble CPAP & High Flow. We have a particular interest in providing exceptional Developmental Care in conjunction with a dynamic allied health team. We are looking forward to growing our service within the newborn HITH and Home Enteral Nutrition program.

Box Hill Hospital is a 12 bed unit that currently provides a level four high dependency neonatal service. We are working towards becoming a level five neonatal service. With support from our multi-skilled team you will be able to utilise your clinical knowledge and experience to provide specialised, family centred nursery care to babies (from 32 weeks’ gestation) with a range of clinical conditions (including Bubble CPAP and High flow).

At Eastern Health, you will be part of a highly dedicated multi-disciplinary team incorporating medical, nursing, clerical and allied   health professionals. We pride ourselves on providing our patients with timely access to high quality care. We offer great learning opportunities and career progression. We are supportive, diverse and cohesive.

About you 

You are dedicated, empathetic and adaptable. You understand, and are interested in, the complex and varied presentations cared for in the SCN. To be successful in this role you should possess:

• Experience in level 3-4 SCN or NICU.
• Current registration with AHPRA
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication, organisational & technical skills
• Current Working with Children’s

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manger listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Eastern Health Values:  Patients First | Agility | Humility | Respect | Kindness | Excellence

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date**