Clinical Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)

Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Superannuation 12.75%

Leave loading 17.5%

Flexible work options

Modern facilities

Diverse work culture

Job summary

Gold Coast Health is seeking Clinical Nurses for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Southport, supporting a busy NICU with 12 cot and SCN services. The role requires advanced neonatal expertise, registration with the NBWA, and a commitment to high-quality infant care within a diverse team.

The position offers permanent full-time and part-time roles with flexible work options, salary packaging, and generous superannuation; base salary ranges from $114,532 to $122,643 per annum, with hourly rates

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent.
• Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Vaccination against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B.
• TB screening as required.
• Criminal history disclosure and screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced neonatal clinical care and problem-solving.
• Deliver evidence-based care to improve infant outcomes.
• Respond to Code Blue calls and assists when needed.
• Care for the sickest infants and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Neonatal care

Advanced clinical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Clinical Nurse (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)

Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service - Southport QLD

An opportunity has become available for several Clinical Nurses (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Possess advanced level neonatal clinical expertise and problem-solving skills
• Provide evidence-based care to enhance service delivery and achieve quality outcomes for infants
• Respond to Code Blue calls and staff assist calls when an infant's condition deteriorates
• Care for the sickest most vulnerable infants and support less experienced nurses

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
• Registration with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
• Flexible work options
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading
• Permanent full time Permanent part time (48-76 hours per fortnight)
• Base salary ranging from $114,532 - $122,643 per annum, $57.76 - $61.85 per hour

About Us

The Newborn Care Unit at Gold Coast University Hospital is part of Women, Newborn and Children's Services and is comprised of a 12 cot Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and a 24 cot Special Care Nursery (SCN).

There is a requirement that all Newborn Services nurses are available to work, within their scope of practice, across all areas of the Neonatal Service, including rotation to Special Care Nursery and the Neonatal Early Discharge Service a community home visiting service.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC695299