Neonatal and Postnatal Support Nurse

Royal Women's Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 102,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Superannuation

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

The Royal Women's Hospital in Parkville is recruiting for multiple part time neonatal/postnatal roles on fixed term contracts until June 2027. Part time 0.4–0.8 EFT with pro‑rata salary plus super, generous leave and salary packaging benefits.

These roles require current AHPRA RN registration and at least 1 year in an acute setting. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, family‑centred neonatal care and support mothers and babies during the postnatal period.

Qualifications

• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• A minimum of one year's experience as a Registered Nurse within an acute setting.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and manage competing clinical demands.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A compassionate and flexible approach to caring for women, babies and families.
• A commitment to collaborative practice and effective communication within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• This role provides neonatal care within the postnatal ward setting and works with midwives to deliver care to newborns during their inpatient stay.
• Deliver comprehensive care to newborns requiring assessment, monitoring and support in the postnatal period.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support health and wellbeing of mothers and babies.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

• Multiple part time (0.4 EFT to 0.8 EFT), fixed term roles until June 2027
• Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available
• $86,580 - $102,346 (pro-rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave
• Recruitment will take place over two intakes, with the first cohort commencing before the new year and the second in 2027.

The Royal Women's Hospital is one of Australia'soldest and most distinguishedtertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women's health. Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.

About the team

The Postnatal Ward provides short-term inpatient care to women, babies and families following birth. The service provides care for women and babies with both low and high clinical acuity, ensuring safe, evidence-based and woman-centred care.

Postnatal staff work within a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating closely with medical, nursing, midwifery and allied health teams to support the health and wellbeing of mothers and newborns.

Care is delivered through a coordinated approach that promotes early identification and management of clinical concerns, supports positive transitions to community-based services, and ensures care across the postnatal journey.

About the role

This role is specific to the provision of neonatal care within the postnatal ward setting and works in partnership with midwives to deliver comprehensive care to newborns requiring assessment, monitoring and support during their inpatient stay.

About you

We are seeking compassionate and motivated Registered Nurses with an interest in neonatal and postnatal care to join this exciting new pilot program at the Women's.

You will bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build collaborative working relationships across a multidisciplinary team. You will be organised, adaptable and able to effectively prioritise your workload in a dynamic clinical environment, while maintaining a high standard of family-centred care.

You'll bring with you:

• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• A minimum of one year's experience as a Registered Nurse within an acute setting
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and manage competing clinical demands
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• A compassionate and flexible approach to caring for women, babies and families
• A commitment to collaborative practice and effective communication within a multidisciplinary team

At the Women's you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:

• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
• Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library services
• Breastfeeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby
• Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading and purchased leave options

Inclusion and belonging

The Women's celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited and, as a child safe organisation, have a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.