Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Day Off (ADO)

Salary Packaging options

Novated Leasing

Education Training Service with 110+ N

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Neonatal Special Care Nursery at Hawkesbury District Hospital in Windsor, NSW. The unit provides Level 3 neonatal care for babies from 34 weeks and transfers from other units, with a strong emphasis on family-centred care and evidence-based practice.

The role involves working in a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, delivering outcomes that support babies and their families.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.
• Experience in Neonatal Special Care Nursery or completion of a new graduate RN program.
• Ability to provide person-centred, family-inclusive care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based, family-centred care to neonates with medical and developmental needs.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of nursing, medical and allied health professionals.
• Contribute to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Support development of neonatal nursing skills and education.

Education

Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Location: Hawkesbury District Hospital

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour

Hours Per Week: up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ698980

Applications Close: 29/10/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

Hawkesbury District Health Service is a teaching hospital in Windsor NSW, providing acute, community and allied health services for the local community and surrounding districts. The service provides 24-hour emergency, medical, surgical, diagnostic, maternity, neonatal, paediatric, palliative, intensive and coronary care services.

An opportunity has become available for Registered Nurses to join our Neonatal Special Care Nursery team. Our Special Care Nursery is a Level 3 service caring for neonates from 34 weeks gestation and step down from Neonatal Intensive Care Units as well as providing ongoing care for neonates transferring from Neonatal Intensive Care Units across the district and neighbouring Local Health Districts. Special Nursery is part of the Hawkesbury Maternity Services birthing over 700 babies each year.

As a Registered Nurse within our nursery, you will deliver evidence-based, family-centred care to neonates with a range of medical and developmental needs. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of nursing, medical and allied health professionals, you will contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for babies and their families.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your neonatal nursing skills in a rewarding clinical environment that values teamwork, continuous learning and excellence in patient care. Bring your neonatal postgraduate experience and qualifications and help shape the healthiest possible start for our tiniest patients.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role

1. Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.
2. Demonstrated experience and clinical skill in special care nursery with the completion of a new graduate Registered Nurse program or equivalent experience working as a Registered Nurse.
3. Demonstrated capacity to provide effective nursing care that is person centred, family inclusive and culturally sensitive to people accessing health services.
4. Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.
5. Demonstrated effective communications written and verbal skills.
6. Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
7. Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
8. Ability to work a flexible roster, day evening or night shift across all days of the week according to the unit or team requirements.

Additional information

• For role related queries or questions contact Tracie Norman on [e-mail]
• NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
• NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information,
• For assistance with applying. To find out more about the NSW Health application process.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.