Registered/Clinical Nurse And/Or Midwife - Special Care Nursery (Multiple Positions)

Government Of South Australia; South Australia; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South Australia is seeking a Clinical Nurse/Midwife for their Special Care Nursery. The role involves delivering exceptional care to neonates and guiding families through challenging moments. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and have a passion for neonatal care. A current nurse registration is essential. This part-time position offers ongoing opportunities for professional development and may include relocation assistance for successful applicants.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for family-centered practice in neonatal care.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to engage in difficult conversations.
• Resilience in stressful and complex healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to neonates.
• Support families during critical stages of care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Passion for neonatal care

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Experience in neonatal or pediatric nursing

Education

Current registration as a Nurse and/or Midwife

Job description

Job Summary

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – Elizabeth Vale
• Salary: $74,831 – $102,103 per annum (RN1) / $87,416 – $110,497 per annum (RN2C), pro‑rate, plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits
• Ongoing and Temporary – up to 4 December 2026 (Multiple positions available)
• Part‑Time – up to 32 hours per week

Care for Our Most Fragile and Precious Patients

Step into a role where every moment counts. In our Special Care Nursery you’ll provide expert care to premature and vulnerable newborns, supporting their journey to health and giving families hope during their most challenging times.

About the Role

Our Special Care Nursery provides specialised care for newborns requiring additional medical support, working alongside families during critical early moments of life.

You will:

• Deliver high‑quality nursing care to neonates in the special care environment
• Support and guide families through critical stages with education, empathy and respectful communication
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including paediatricians, midwives and allied health professionals
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in quality improvement initiatives

Our Clinical Nurse/Midwife (RN2C) positions offer the perfect blend of advanced clinical practice and leadership development. You’ll mentor junior staff while taking on specialised portfolio responsibilities tailored to your career aspirations. For Registered Nurses/Midwives (RN1) you will develop from novice to proficient practitioner in a supportive environment focused on your professional growth.

About You

To ensure your success in this role you will have:

• A passion for neonatal care and family‑centred practice
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills which enable you to successfully problem solve, resolve conflicts and negotiate, including the ability to engage in difficult conversations while building and maintaining relationships
• An ability to effectively manage multiple, diverse and competing priorities and demonstrate resilience within a stressful and complex environment
• Experience in neonatal or paediatric nursing highly regarded

To be eligible for this position you must have current registration, or be eligible for registration, as a Nurse and/or Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold (or be eligible to hold) a current practising certificate.

Application & Checks

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check. Checks required include:

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for vulnerable person‑related employment

Immunisation Risk

Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances). SA Health Services must implement v‑preventable disease policies in the workplace.

Benefits of Working at NALHN

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 922435