Special Care Nursery- Registered Nurse

Job Description

Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife – Special Care Nursery 12 hour shifts – Work life balance About Northern Beaches Hospital Northern Beaches Hospital provides world-class, Level 5 delineation maternity services for both public and private patients, supported by our Level 4 SCN, thus providing options for all levels of maternity care. The hospital features an Emergency Department, ICU, state-of-the-art theatres, a world-class education centre with SIM lab, and excellent staff facilities including a café and car parking. We are proud to be home to some of Australia’s leading clinical specialists and a training ground for the clinicians of the future. The Northern Beaches Clinical School is an innovative partnership with the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University, alongside partnerships with other tertiary education institutions including well-respected nursing and midwifery schools. As a Midwife, you will gain unique experience in a growing teaching hospital which offers future growth and career opportunities.Our culture is diverse, friendly, and open to ideas. About Special Care Nursery We are a state-of-the-art level 4 special care service delivering safe, high-quality care to neonates . We provide care for neonates requiring specialised medical and nursing support born within our hospital from 32 weeks gestation . Our nursery also provides care for neonates transferred from other hospitals as part of the neonatal network and ongoing care for downward transfers from tertiary facilities from 30 weeks’ gestation. We are a forward-thinking unit that has implemented improvements in care based on the latest evidence. This role will provide opportunities to undertake comprehensive educational programs in neonatal care, as well as being involved in advancing further improvements in neonatal care. Healthscope offers opportunities for scholarships for ongoing training through the University of Tasmania. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join our team. You must possess excellent communication skills, be able to work within a team, and be expected to deliver a high standard of care using a family-centered holistic approach. About the Role The SCN Registered Nurse will work as part of the Special Nursery care team, adhere to Healthscope and site policies and procedures, contribute to the efficient, effective, and economic running of the unit, participate in working parties or committees (as required), demonstrate a commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement through National Safety & Quality Healthcare Service (NSQHS) Standards, Workplace Health and Safety, achievement of the NBH accreditation, and deliver a high standard of customer service at all times. To be successful: Registered Nurse with AHPRA Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or Bachelor of Midwifery or equivalent Minimum 2 years’ experience Post Graduate Certificate in neonatal nursing or willing to undertake Sound clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills Highly developed interpersonal skills Clinical expertise and commitment to high-quality patient care Self-motivated and proven ability to work as part of a high-functioning team Passion for delivering quality patient-centred care Flexibility with shift allocation timing Employee Benefits: Our OneHealthscope rewards program gives you access to a range of wellness benefits, discounted Healthscope services for you and your family, salary packaging and more, as well as discounted onsite parking at Northern Beaches Hospital and access to Fitness Passport! Wellness benefits including a wide offering of holistic support through our Employee Assistance Program and free services including medical examination of employees and discounted Healthscope services for permanent Healthscope employees and members of their immediate family. OneHealthscope rewards program with national deals and discounts for travel, health insurance, and banking offers. Variety of leave options Salary packaging that includes additional superannuation, Novated motor vehicle lease, and Airline/Club membership For further enquiries: Please contact Anita Barrett or Amanda Must, SCN NUM on 02 9105 5223 or via e-mail Closing Date: 28th February 2025 To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF – NSW Nurses and Midwives’ – Enterprise Agreement 2020 - 2024 with a salary between $35.46 -$49.79/hour.Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff, and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current (12 months or less) National Police check and a NSW Working with Children’s Check prior to appointment, and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases prior to commencement. #J-18808-Ljbffr