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1. Employment Type: Permanent, Ongoing (Part-Time, Full-Time and casual positions).
2. Salary: Grade 2 Registered Nurse
* Location: Western Health
* Employment Type: Permanent, Ongoing (Part-Time, Full-Time and casual positions).
* Salary: Grade 2 Registered Nurse
An exciting opportunity exists for an experiencedNICU nurse to join our progressive and innovative Newborn Services team.
There are approximately7000 deliveries per year at Western Health andNewborn Services admitsnearly 2000 patients a year.With funding for 30 beds, Newborn Services currently has 6 NICU beds as well as a combination of HDU and SCN beds. Construction is underwayto expand our beds in the near future. There are opportunities for career progressionas well as further study. There has never been a better time to join the exceptional team in the West.If you want to be part of a team that supports and encourages you to provide best care, we want you to apply.
Role
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* 12 months minimum of Australian Neonatal Intensive Care nursing experience
* Excellent time management, communication skills and attention to detail
* A positive and can-do attitude
* Family centred care approach
Desirable
* Postgraduate Certificate in Neonatal Care
Please refer to the job description below for a comprehensive list of Essential and Desirable Selection Criteria.
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Position Description
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs .
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person- centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach servicesto aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include
oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges. We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals:Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital,Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.
Why j oin u s?
Compensation And b Enefits
* Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards .
* Health and w ellbeing p rograms, including flexible work arrangements .
* Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and d evelopment o pportunities
* Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personali s ed learning pathways.
* Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
* Mentorship and career support .
Community i mpact and i nclusion
* Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
* Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
* Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organi s ational c ulture and e nvironment
* Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
* Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to m ake an i mpact?
W e'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the i ntranet before applying.
Closing d ate: at 11:59pm on 5 September 2025
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Nurse Unit Manager – Newborn Services Michelle Ryan at Michelle.Ryan@wh.org.au
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 and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health do es not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from r ecruitment a gencies.
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