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

As a member of the Newborn Services health care team, the Registered Nurse is at the forefront of the provision of high quality neonatal care to patients and their families on a day-to-day basis. If you want to be part of a team that supports and encourages you to provide best care, we want you to apply to become part of the expanding Joan Kirner Women's and Children's (JKWC) Newborn Services team.

To be successful in this role you

• Must hold a post graduate qualification in Neonatal Intensive Care (or equivalent)


• Have a minimum 2 years' recent clinical experience in noenatal intensive care (post grad)


• Must enjoy and thrive working in a multidisciplinary team


• Need a positive and flexible approach to workign in a dynamic environment


• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to perform to high standards as part of a great team of professionals

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, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, 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.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies, and do not provide sponsorship for non-visa holders for this position.