Registered Nurse - NICU
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced NICU nurse to join our progressive and innovative Newborn Services team.
There are approximately 7000 deliveries per year at Western Health and Newborn Services admits nearly 2000 patiets a year. With funding for 30 beds, Newborn Services currently has 6 NICU beds as well as a combination of HDU and SCN beds. Active plans are underway to expand our beds in the near future. There are opportunities for career progrssion as well as further study. There has never been a better time to join the exceptional team in the West. If you want to be part of a team that supports and encourages you to provide best care, we want you to apply.
To be successful in this role, you have:
- Neonatal Intensive Care nursing experience
- Excellent time management, communication skills and attention to detail
- A positive and can-do attitude
- Family centred care approach
Contact Person: Michelle Ryan
Title: Nurse Unit Manager - Newborn Services
Email: Michelle.Ryan@wh.org.au
Alternate Contact Person: Megan Korpok
Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist
Email: Megan.Korpok@wh.org.au
Applications close at 11:59pm on 19 March 2025.
About Us
Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
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Professional development support
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Career advancement opportunities
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Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
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Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying.