Neonatal Service provides Level 4 care for premature, unwell and high-risk newborns across Central Queensland. Based within the Maternity Unit, the team manages inborn and emergency admissions, regional transfers and transfers to tertiary neonatal services. With a strong focus on family-integrated, evidence-based care, the service works collaboratively to optimise outcomes, minimise mother-infant separation and remain ready 24/7 to stabilise and manage moderate-acuity neonates.

About the role:

- Lead Neonatal Services with confidence, providing visible clinical leadership and expert support to a dedicated nursing team caring for premature, unwell and high-risk newborns.
- Set the standard for clinical excellence, driving best-practice care, clinical governance, quality improvement, research and education across the Neonatal Unit.
- Grow and empower your team, creating a supportive learning culture where nurses are mentored, developed and encouraged to build their skills and careers.
- Shape the day-to-day operation of the service, leading workforce, financial and resource management while keeping patient care and service priorities at the centre.

About you:

- Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse/Midwife qualification, with current registration with NMBA via AHPRA.
- Advanced neonatal expertise and contemporary knowledge of neonatal practice, treatments and outcomes,



with operational management experience.
- Confident clinical leadership, with the ability to lead teams and deliver safe, efficient and person-centred neonatal care.
- Strong operational and quality improvement skills, including resource management, rostering, data analysis and developing systems that improve service delivery.
- A passion for developing people and practice, through education, mentoring, evidence-based care, research, innovation and positive change.

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.

What we offer:

- Total remuneration value of up to $174,208 p.a. is comprised of:
- An hourly rate between $70.92 - $77.00 p.h.
- 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

- Ongoing Career development and Education Opportunities
- Accommodation and relocation can be negotiated
- Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
- Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

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📌 Nurse Unit Manager (Neonatal) (Rockhampton Regional)
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📍 Rockhampton Regional