Clinical Nurse - Neonatal Critical Care Unit (NCCU)
Job no: 504428 Work type: Permanent Location: Springfield Categories: Clinical Nursing/Midwifery
Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for Clinical Nurses in the Neonatal Critical Care Unit (NCCU) to join us in a permanent full time or part time role. Based at our Springfield campus, this role is part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield which opened in early 2026. This state of the art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region. With a mix of public and private beds across ICU, maternity, emergency and medical, surgical services, it's set to care for over 200,000 patients annually.
The Neonatal Critical Care Unit will comprise of 16 beds and is designed to deliver care for neonates in alignment with Level 4 Clinical Service Capability Framework standards. If you are interested in delivering high‐quality, evidence‐based neonatal care within a supportive, family‐focused environment, we invite you to join our leadership team.
As part of our team, you will be integral in the progression of evidence‐based models of care which are responsive to community needs and assist by providing leadership to promote an environment that is conducive to innovation and change.
Responsibilities
* Actively contributing towards the Quality, Safety and Work, Health and Safety processes in the clinical area
* Supporting the Nurse Unit Manager in implementing strategies to ensure that quality and risk management are integrated into service provision
* Provide clinical guidance, leadership and education to members of the clinical team in order to ensure consistent and collaborative implementation of improvement activities
* Achieving optimal patient outcomes throughout the patient journey and continuum of care
* Demonstrating advanced clinical expertise and knowledge of procedures and the management of patients seeking outstanding care
* Maintaining current knowledge and skills to ensure continued professional growth
About you
You will be driven by a challenging yet rewarding environment where you can bring your energy and experience to this dynamic team of passionate nurses.
Qualifications
* Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse with Midwife Registration
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a Neonatal Care environment
* Experience within a leadership role is highly desirable
* Availability to work across a 24/7 rotating roster
* Postgraduate neonatal qualification or equivalent
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and clinical problem‐solving skills
* Demonstrated commitment to continued quality improvement and best practice principles
* Demonstrated a collaborative and engaging approach to teamwork, and the ability to work within a multi‐disciplinary team
* Understanding of the Mater mission and values and the ability to engage others in living these values in the NCCU
Benefits
* Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
* Grow your career with access to industry‐leading training and professional development through Mater Education
* Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on‐site pastoral care teams
* Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
* Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation
* Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
* Convenient, discounted on‐site parking
* Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
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