Registered Nurse – Special Care Nursery
Maternity Services
Permanent Full time and/or Part Time hours available
Registered Nurse Grade 2, (YP2 - YP11)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Special Care Nursery team at West Gippsland Healthcare Group as a Registered Nurse.
Reporting to the Maternity Unit Manager, you will provide specialised nursing care to neonates within our Special Care Nursery and work closely with families and the multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes for newborns requiring additional support.
We are seeking motivated and experienced neonatal nurses who are passionate about delivering family-centred care and who enjoy working within a supportive and collaborative environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing maternity service committed to clinical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
We offer a friendly, team-focused work environment, comprehensive orientation to the department and organisation, salary packaging and free on-site parking.
The hours may be offered to one applicant or split across multiple applicants.
Our preferred candidate will have:
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
Experience providing care within a Special Care Nursery or equivalent neonatal environment.
Postgraduate qualifications in neonatal care.
Experience in neonatal resuscitation and providing respiratory support including bubble CPAP.
Understanding of and commitment to the Baby Friendly Health Initiative (BFHI).
Strong knowledge of contemporary neonatal nursing practice.
Demonstrated sound clinical nursing skills and commitment to safe practice.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:
Dual registration as a Registered Nurse and Midwife.
Extensive neonatal nursing experience.
Advanced neonatal resuscitation.
Experience in mentoring, preceptorship or supporting graduate nurses.
IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement.
About our organisation
“Did you know …Warragul hospital is located only 30 minutes drive from Pakenham along the freeway against traffic, and that The Baw Baw Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Government Areas (LGAs) within the country!
We are well aware our hospital is aging but our most precious commodity isn’t a building, it’s the quality of care that’s delivered at the bedside by our incredible staff. You won’t find a more friendly, and welcoming team than the West Gippsland Healthcare Group! We care for our community because we are the community!
Now who doesn’t want to be part of that! So get your CV ready and come and join us here at West Gippsland Healthcare Group.”
West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:
Working with us
All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.
Further details and how to apply
Further information is contained in the . Applications are to be submitted by selecting 'Apply Now' and should include a current CV and cover letter. Responses to the selection criteria are optional. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any further queries, please contact Liz Adams, Midwife Manager on 03 5623 0749 ([email protected])
Applications close: 16 September 2026* (applications may close earlier)
- Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of fourteen (14) days from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.
As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.
As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.
