About the role

You will provide safe, high-quality neonatal nursing care to newborns requiring specialist support and monitoring.

Working within a Level 4 nursery, you will collaborate closely with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to deliver person-centred care, support families through their healthcare journey, and contribute to positive clinical outcomes for babies across North West Queensland.

Deliver compassionate, evidence-based nursing care for neonates and their families, ensuring the highest standards of patient-centred care.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care while responding effectively to changing clinical needs within the Special Care Nursery setting.

Working with us For 1 year will get you an isolation bonus of AUD$3,695. If you stay for 2 years you will get AUD$11,085; and for your 3rd year (and every year after that) you will get AUD$7,390 (pro rata for part time employees).

In your downtime, we will provide 2 return airfares p.a. (full time employees) (inc. spouse/dependents) or 1 return airfare p.a. (part time employees) to the nearest east coast provincial city in conjunction with your recreation leave.

12.75% employer superannuation contribution.

Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.

Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.

Plus 2 weeks p.a., travel as required and enrolment and conference costs for approved courses and conferences.

We also offer staff accommodation (if eligible) or a private rental subsidy of AUD$82.50 per week for up to 17 months.

Requirements





Previous neonatal experience and the ability to provide care for the neonate receiving Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) at an advanced level.

Ability to assist in the stabilisation of a neonate requiring transfer to a tertiary unit and provide care for the neonate until the arrival of the retrieval team.

Mandatory requirements are a relevant tertiary degree qualification and appropriate registration/licences.

C Class Motor Vehicle Licence.

Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.

This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.

A period of probation may apply.

About North West Hospital and Health Service The North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) delivers public health services across approximately 300,000 square kilometres, supporting remote communities throughout North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. We are committed to promoting community wellbeing and providing high-quality, accessible and effective healthcare for all.

Unique locations

Friendly communities

Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Contact: Jo La Spina on (07) 4764 1219.

Applications close: Friday, 23 October 2026. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

📌 Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery (Queensland)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Queensland