Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery

Metro North Hospital & Health Service; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary with annual incre­m

Up to 12.75% superannuation

Job summary

Metro North Hospital & Health Service is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Special Care Nursery at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital to deliver contemporary, evidence-based, family-centred neonatal care.

You will work within an interprofessional healthcare team, applying assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, responding to changes in newborn conditions, and supporting families throughout their healthcare journey.

Qualifications

• Evidence-based nursing care for newborns in the Special Care Nursery.
• Advanced clinical assessment and newborn monitoring.
• Education and support to parents and families.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams for safe, coordinated care.
• Participation in education, policy implementation and quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Recognise and respond to changes in a newborn's condition using advanced assessment and intervention skills.
• Provide education and support to parents and families, promoting confidence and participation in infant care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, coordinated care delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through education and quality initiatives.

Skills

Evidence-based nursing

Advanced clinical assessment

Family education

Interprofessional collaboration

Quality improvement

Job description

As a Registered Nurse within the Special Care Nursery (SCN) at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, you will provide contemporary, evidence-based and family-centred nursing care to newborns requiring specialised neonatal support. Working collaboratively within an interprofessional healthcare team, you will deliver high-quality care that promotes optimal health outcomes while supporting infants and their families through their healthcare journey.

You will apply your clinical expertise in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, respond effectively to changes in patient conditions, and contribute to a safe and supportive care environment. The role offers the opportunity to work within one of Queensland's leading Women's and Newborn Services, supporting specialised neonatal care, education and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care through comprehensive assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation for infants within the Special Care Nursery.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in a newborn's condition using advanced clinical assessment and intervention skills.
• Provide education and support to parents and families, promoting confidence, participation and independence in infant care.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe, coordinated and consumer-focused care delivery.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by participating in education, professional development, policy implementation and quality improvement activities.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first.

You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED