*About us:

Rockhampton Hospital's Maternity Service is the heart of maternity care in Central Queensland, supporting around 1,400 births each year. As the region's main birthing hub, it provides comprehensive care from pregnancy through to birth and postnatal support, with specialised services including antenatal care, a dedicated Birth Suite and a Level 4 Special Care Nursery for babies requiring extra support. Working closely with community partners, the team is committed to delivering safe, coordinated and family-centred care at every stage of the maternity journey.

About the role

Deliver high-quality, holistic and family-integrated nursing care to neonates within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based care, responding confidently to changes in a baby's condition.

Promote learning through education, mentoring and the application of current research to enhance patient care and outcomes.

Provide clinical leadership by working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve care pathways and deliver exceptional outcomes for babies and their families.

About you

Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and a valid annual practising certificate (mandatory); a minimum of two years' neonatal nursing experience is highly desirable.

A relevant neonatal qualification, or a commitment to working towards one, is preferred.

Strong teamwork and leadership skills, with the ability to build respectful relationships and resolve conflict collaboratively.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,



fostering positive therapeutic relationships with patients, families and colleagues.

A genuine commitment to delivering safe, compassionate and high-quality care that achieves the best possible outcomes for patients and families.

What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $127,861 p.a. is comprised of:

An hourly rate between $44.06 - $56.51 p.h.

12.75% employer superannuation contribution

17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities

Professional Development Allowance

Professional Development Leave

Versatile Work-Life Balance and Variety

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply

To apply, please submit the following:

Your current CV or resume, including referees.

A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.

Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance

Contact [email protected]

Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6G689079

Applications close: Wednesday, 12 August 2026

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📌 Registered Nurse (Neonatal) (Rockhampton)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Rockhampton