Registered Nurse, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Northern Sydney Local Health District; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District's Royal North Shore Hospital NICU is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join their team, with NICU/special care experience. The role offers a comprehensive orientation and supports family-centered care, aligned with NSW Health policies and immunisation requirements.

Candidates must be an AHPRA-registered Division 1 nurse and capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team; permanent full-time contract with 38 hours per week is offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse - Division 1 with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated knowledge and extensive clinical experience of NICU/special care.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

NICU experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $1,566.70 - $1,566.70 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

An exciting opportunity to join the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Royal North Shore Hospital. The NICU is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join their team.

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Royal North Shore Hospital is a Perinatal State Wide Service for the provision of care to preterm neonates from 23 weeks gestation and sick term neonates. The Family centred care philosophy provides a unique nursing experience that focuses on the baby and family as one unit. We offer an extensive orientation program that includes co-ordinated study with in-class lectures and clinical exposure. Program is individualised with recognition of prior experience.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

• Registered Nurse - Division 1 with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated knowledge and extensive clinical experience of NICU/special care.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

For role related queries or questions contact Claire Blackburn on [e-mail]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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Applications Close: 30 September 2026