Job Description

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- Hobart, TAS, Australia, 7000
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- Permanent
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- Closing on: Sep 7 2026
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- Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providers
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- Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
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Special Care Nursery Facilitator

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Calvary Health Care Tasmania Permanent Part-Time | 0.4-0.5 FTE (Negotiable) | Day Work Position

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Join our dedicated maternity and neonatal team at Calvary Health Care Tasmania.

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An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and passionate neonatal nurse to take on the role of Special Care Nursery facilitator within our well-established maternity service.

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This permanent 0.4-0.5 FTE day work position will be undertaken as a job share arrangement with our existing SCN Facilitator. Hours and FTE can be negotiated within the 0.4-0.5 FTE range for the successful applicant.

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About The Role

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The Special Care Nursery Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of our 9-bed Level 2 Special Care Nursery, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, family-centred care to newborns requiring specialised neonatal support.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Coordinate the daily operations and patient flow within the 9-bed Level 2 Special Care Nursery.
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- Provide clinical leadership, guidance and support to nursing and midwifery staff.
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- Support staffing coordination, resource management and bed utilisation.
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- Promote evidence-based neonatal care and best practice standards.
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- Facilitate staff education, mentoring and professional development.
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- Participate in quality improvement, risk management and accreditation activities.
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- Foster a culture of family-centred care and multidisciplinary collaboration.
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- Contribute to service planning, policy development and ongoing improvements in neonatal care.
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About You

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To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

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- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife.
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- Significant experience in neonatal nursing and/or Special Care Nursery practice.
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- Demonstrated leadership and coordination experience.
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- Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
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- Commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
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- Experience supporting staff development, education and clinical mentoring.
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- A passion for providing exceptional care to newborns and their families.
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Why Join Calvary?

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At Calvary Health Care Tasmania, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality healthcare while supporting our staff to thrive professionally and personally.

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- A supportive and cooperative workplace culture.
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- Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
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- Flexible working arrangements, including negotiable hours within the 0.4-0.5 FTE range.
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- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of babies and families.
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Position: Special Care Nursery facilitator

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Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time (0.4-0.5 FTE Negotiable)

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Location: Calvary Health Care Tasmania

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Service: 9-Bed Level 2 Special Care Nursery

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Hours: Day Work Position (Job Share Arrangement)

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FTE: 0.4-0.5 FTE, negotiable for the successful applicant

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For further information please contact Sally Jarvis (NUM - Women's Health) on [email protected]

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Why work for Calvary?

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At Calvary, our staff matter.

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With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

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Your perks

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- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
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- Paid parental leave
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- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
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- Flexible hours that make sense for you
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As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart.

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Please note the following:

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- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
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- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella
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📌 Special Care Nursery Facilitator (Hobart)
🏢 Calvary Health Care
📍 Hobart