Registered Nurse, Neonatal Ward

Northern Health; Portugal; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Neonatal Ward to provide compassionate care to neonates in our Level 5 Nursery across multiple campuses.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years experience in neonatal care, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Applications close 30 October 2026.

Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) in Melbourne’s rapidly growing northern suburbs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in caring for neonates.
• Proven communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well within the multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Care for unwell and premature neonates from 30 weeks gestation in Level 5 Nursery.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality neonatal care.

Skills

Neonatal care

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Registered Nurse, Neonatal Ward

Empresa : Northern Health Tipo de Emprego : Periodo Integral Portugal

Descrição do Emprego - Registered Nurse, Neonatal Ward

Reference Number: 54333 : Registered Nurse, Neonatal Ward

Employment Type:On Going Part Time (PT)

Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experiences Neonatal Nurse/Midwives to join our Neonatal Ward

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital. In additions Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

The role requires a dynamic, skilled and experienced Neonatal nurse who is motivated to provide excellent care to neonates in our Level 5 Nursery.

The role is responsible for caring for unwell and premature neonates from 30 weeks gestation.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• 3+ years experience in caring for neonates, and the unwell child
• A proven communicator and problem solver
• ability to work well within the multi-disciplinary team

Next Steps:

We would love to hear from you. Please contact Kate Lambert, Nurse Unit Manager, Ward 12 Neonatal on [e-mail] or 03 8405585.

Applications close 30 October 2026.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging & EAP
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.