Role Title: Special Care Nursery Registered Nurse
Role Type: Fixed Term – Full Time
Department and Location: Special Care Nursery, The Mater Hospital, North Sydney
Salary: 42.02 - 54.21 AUD base per hour.
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
About the Role:
This role is a Fixed Term Full Time Contract for 12 months, with the potential to be extended.
The role of a Registered Nurse within our Special Care Nursery (SCN) is to provide high-quality, compassionate, and family-centred care to neonatal patients, ensuring that care aligns with the philosophy, mission, and values of St Vincent’s Health Australia.
As a Registered Nurse in the SCN, you will be responsible for delivering evidence-based, safe, and effective care to neonates, ensuring all actions are within your professional scope and adhere to established clinical standards.
The Mater SCN cares for neonates from 32 weeks gestation, as well as premature infants born prior to 32 weeks, referred from tertiary hospitals across NSW.
The SCN Registered Nurse is committed to upholding the policies and procedures of Mater Hospital and St Vincent’s Health Australia (SVHA), ensuring exceptional patient care and fostering a safe, collaborative, and dynamic workplace.
About You:
Current AHPRA Registration.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Midwifery
Postgraduate Certificate in Neonatal Nursing, or working towards.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in neonatal nursing or a passion for working with neonates and their families.
Competence in assessing and managing neonates’ health conditions, including those requiring special care or intensive treatment, or a willingness to gain such expertise.
Bubble CPAP proficiency is desirable
Sound knowledge of Department of Health Guidelines and Regulations, Workplace Health and Safety, Infection Control, and their impact on neonatal care delivery.
Why Work at St Vincent’s?
Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
About The Mater:
In this role you will be based at the Mater hospital, North Sydney.
One of Sydney’s premier private hospitals.
Close by to train stations at North Sydney, St Leonards, and Crows Nest, and buses on Pacific Highway.
The only Australian hospital that is a member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres.
Core specialties include Obstetrics, Orthopaedics including hip and knee joint replacements, bone and sports injuries, cardiology, cancer care and surgery, lung and vascular medicine, ear, nose and throat surgery, urology, endocrine surgery, and neurosurgery.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-Employment Checks:
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
Equal Opportunity:
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
How To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.
The closing date for applications is 5th Sept 2025
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.