Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery

North West Hospital and Health Service

Mount Isa City

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Isolation bonus AUD $3,695 (1st year)

Annual travel allowance

12.75% employer superannuation

Long Service Leave

Salary sacrifice options

Staff accommodation or rental subsidy

Job summary

North West Hospital and Health Service invites applications for a Special Care Nursery nurse at Mount Isa Hospital. You will deliver compassionate, evidence-based neonatal nursing care within a Level 4 nursery, working with a multidisciplinary team to support babies and their families.

The role requires a relevant tertiary degree and registration, CPAP care experience, and readiness to participate in pre-employment checks and vaccination requirements. A probation period may apply.

Qualifications

Tertiary nursing degree and appropriate registration/licences.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, high-quality neonatal care for neonates and families.
Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health teams to ensure patient-centred care.
Assist in stabilisation and transfer of neonates when required.

Job description

Tiny Patients. Extraordinary Care!

Join the Special Care Nursery team at Mount Isa Hospital and play a vital role in caring for some of our most vulnerable patients. This rewarding opportunity will see you deliver compassionate, evidence-based neonatal care while working alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team in a supportive and collaborative environment.

About The Role

You will provide safe, high-quality neonatal nursing care to newborns requiring specialist support and monitoring.

Working within a Level 4 nursery, you will collaborate closely with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to deliver person-centred care, support families through their healthcare journey, and contribute to positive clinical outcomes for babies across North West Queensland.

Deliver compassionate, evidence-based nursing care for neonates and their families, ensuring the highest standards of patient-centred care.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care while responding effectively to changing clinical needs within the Special Care Nursery environment.

Working with us

For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,695. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$11,085; and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,390 (pro rata for part time employees).
In your downtime , we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (full time employees) (inc. spouse/dependents) or 1 return airfare p.a. (part time employees) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave.
12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
Plus 2 weeks p.a., travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences.
We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.

Requirements

Previous neonatal experience and the ability to provide care for the neonate receiving Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) at an advanced level.
Ability to assist in the stabilisation of a neonate requiring transfer to a tertiary unit and provide care for the neonate until the arrival of the retrieval team.
Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.
C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.
Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
A period of probation may apply.

About North West Hospital And Health Service

The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.