Registered Nurse NICU

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Sydney is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join a perinatal state-wide service dedicated to caring for preterm neonates and ill term neonates. The role includes a comprehensive orientation and individualized recognition of prior experience in a supportive, diverse workplace.

Applicants must hold RN Division 1 with AHPRA and demonstrate NICU expertise, strong communication skills, and ability to work

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse - Division 1 with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated NICU/special care clinical experience.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication.

Skills

NICU experience

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

RN Registration (AHPRA)

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 4 April 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment) Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $1556.70 - $2199.60 per week Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ701168 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 encouraged to apply.

Eligibility & Requirements

• 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.
• Current clinical knowledge and clinical problem solving ability.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

For role related queries or questions contact Dolma Sherpa 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. The team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Applications Close: 29 October 2026