A fantastic opportunity for a Registered Nurse / Midwife to join our friendly team!
At Frances Perry we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients in the special care nursery. We operate a 14 bedded special care nursery caring for patients from 31 weeks' gestation. We provide CPAP and High flow when required for our patients.
The SCN offers a supportive and dynamic environment, encouraging continuous learning and professional development
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing/midwifery care for newborns requiring specialised or transitional care.
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Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care in collaboration with the medical and allied health team.
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Provide family-centred care, supporting and educating parents throughout their infant’s SCN journey.
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Monitor and manage infants requiring oxygen therapy, phototherapy, IV therapy, and nasogastric feeding.
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Safely prepare and administer medications, including IV infusions, in accordance with policy.
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Participate in clinical handover, documentation, and care planning to ensure continuity of care.
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Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and uphold infection prevention standards.
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Support orientation and education of students and junior staff.
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Work collaboratively with the birthing suite, maternity, and paediatric teams to facilitate safe transfers and continuity of care.
About You
You are a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse or Midwife with a passion for neonatal care. You demonstrate clinical competence, strong communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork and continuous learning.
Essential Criteria:
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Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife.
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Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
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Recent experience in neonatal/ SCN care
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CPAP and high flow trained
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
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Excellent communication, assessment, and problem-solving skills.
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Commitment to providing family-centred, evidence-based care.
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Availability to work across a rotating 7-day roster essential.
Desirable:
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Postgraduate qualification or working towards in Neonatal Care or Child & Family Health.
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IV cannulation/medication certification.
About us
Frances Perry House is a leading private maternity and women’s health hospital in Melbourne.
The hospital accommodates 93 beds including surgical and maternity units, Level 4 Special Care Nursery, 6 birthing suites, 4 operating theatres, a day surgery unit and urodynamics procedure room.
What’s in it for you?
Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
