REGISTERED NURSE – NICU | MELBOURNE

Permanent full-time and part-time opportunities | Visa sponsorship and relocation pathways available

We’re seeking experienced Neonatal Intensive Care Registered Nurses to join our client, a leading public hospital in Melbourne,

With newly created positions following an expansion of newborn services, this is an opportunity to develop your neonatal nursing career within a modern, well-supported department.

About the role

You’ll provide specialist care to premature and critically unwell newborns, working closely with a multidisciplinary team and supporting families throughout their babies’ treatment.

The department cares for nearly 2,000 admissions each year across 36 beds, including 18 NICU and high-dependency beds and 18 special care nursery suites.

Your responsibilities will include

- Delivering evidence-based, family-centred neonatal care.
- Undertaking clinical assessments, recognising deterioration and supporting critical interventions.
- Developing and implementing individualised care plans.
- Contributing to multidisciplinary teamwork and continuous quality improvement.

What’s on offer

- $86,819.20–$102,585.60 per year,



plus allowances and superannuation, depending on experience.
- Salary packaging benefits.
- Permanent full-time and part-time opportunities.
- Visa sponsorship and relocation pathways for eligible international NICU nurses.
- Dedicated education, mentoring and preceptorship programs.
- Support for postgraduate study and ongoing career development.
- Employee health and wellbeing programs.

About you

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, or eligibility to obtain registration for international applicants.
- At least 12–24 months of high-acuity NICU experience.
- A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification.
- Strong clinical assessment skills and a commitment to safe, compassionate care.
- A collaborative approach and a passion for supporting newborns and their families.

A postgraduate qualification in Neonatal Intensive Care is highly regarded. Interested?

Please contact Vicky with your updated CV and AHPRA registration number, or details of your registration status, to discuss the opportunity.

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