Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery

Classification: YP3 -YP9 under the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) Enterprise Agreement. Hours: 34.2 hrs p/w (.9 FTE)

Remuneration: $86,580.00 - $107,510.00 p/a (pro-rata) + super + salary packaging

Employment Status: Ongoing, Part Time

Closing Date: 14th October 2026

About the Role

Join our dedicated Special Care Nursery team and play a vital role in providing expert care to some of our smallest and most vulnerable patients. As a Registered Nurse, you will deliver specialised care to newborns requiring ongoing support, treatment, or stabilisation prior to transfer to a tertiary service and make a meaningful difference to the lives of babies and their families during a critical stage of care. In this rewarding role, you will:

- Deliver safe, compassionate, and family-centred care to neonates requiring specialised support and monitoring.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care plans.
- Partner closely with medical, nursing, and allied health teams to achieve the best possible outcomes for newborns and their families.
- Support and educate parents and carers, helping them feel informed, confident, and involved in their baby's care journey.
- Assist in the stabilisation and emergency management of neonates when required.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and utilise electronic clinical systems effectively.
- Foster a positive and professional team culture that values respect, inclusion, and collaboration.
- Support the growth and development of colleagues through orientation, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, risk management activities, and service development projects.
- Demonstrate accountability, professionalism, and a commitment to evidence-based nursing practice.
- Assist with postnatal care activities as required within scope of practice and appropriate supervision.





This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about neonatal and family-centred care and is committed to delivering excellence in a supportive regional healthcare setting.

About You

You are a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with a passion for delivering exceptional neonatal and family-centred care. With robust clinical assessment skills and a calm, professional approach, you thrive in fast-paced environments and are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for newborns and their families. You enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and are confident communicating with parents, carers, medical staff, and colleagues. Your ability to build trusting relationships, provide education and support to families, and respond effectively in complex clinical situations makes you a valuable member of the Special Care Nursery team.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills relevant to neonatal and/or maternity care for premature and unwell newborns requiring ongoing monitoring and specialised nursing care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support and educate families during critical stages of care.
- The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining accountability for your own practice.
- Strong clinical assessment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- A commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and quality improvement.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload in a dynamic clinical environment.




- A positive, adaptable, and patient-focused approach aligned with our organisational values.

Above all, you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of newborns and their families, bringing empathy, professionalism, and dedication to every shift

About MBPH

At MBPH, we're driven by a genuine focus on patient-centred care. Our workforce of over 1,200 employees is committed to delivering care to our community 24/7, guided by our H.E.A.R.T. values. Our H.E.A.R.T. values (Happy Empathetic Accountable Respectful Team Based) are so much more than words; they are the driving force behind what we do every day. These values are lived throughout the organisation across each department, role and location.

What MBPH has to offer you

- An environment where external professional development is supported and encouraged
- Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing Options - Pay less tax
- Free parking on-site
- On-site Cafe
- Staff Well Being, Employee Assistance and Intervention Programs - Free Remedial Therapy and Physiotherapy

At MBPH, we continue to strengthen our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion practices. This is supported through our internal network if LGBTQIA+ Allies and organisational membership with ACON Pride in Diversity.

How to Apply

To view the position description for this role or to learn more about Mildura Base Public Hospital, visit https://www.mbphorg.au/careeers/job-vacancies To apply please click Apply Now and submit your application addressing the key selection criteria. For further enquiries please contact our Workforce and Resourcing team. [email protected] A valid Working with Children Check and a National Police Check and mandatory role-specific immunisations are required

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📌 Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery (Mildura)
🏢 Mildura Base Public Hospital
📍 Mildura