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- build your skills across Paediatrics and Special Care in a supportive, dynamic team. Employment Type: Temporary, Permanent Full-time, Part Time and Casual Opportunities Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $41.22
- $ 57.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ689370 Located in: Maitland Hospital Closing Date: Sunday 20th September 2026 About the Opportunity Looking for a role where you can learn, grow and make a meaningful difference to babies, children and their families? Join our dynamic Paediatrics and Special Care Unit, where you'll have the opportunity to work across two specialised clinical areas and develop a broad and transferable range of nursing skills. Our 13-bed Special Care Unit, including 8 funded beds, provides care for premature and newborn babies, including babies born from approximately 32-34 weeks gestation. You'll work in a high-paced environment supporting babies who require additional monitoring and specialised care. Our 14-bed Paediatric Unit provides care for children and young people across a diverse range of presentations, including medical, surgical, orthopaedic and eating disorder care. With permanent full-time, part-time and casual opportunities available, this is an exciting opportunity to join a service where every shift brings something different. What You Will Be Doing No two days are the same. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple areas, broaden your experience and build skills that are transferable across paediatric and special care nursing. You will: Provide safe, high-quality and family-centred nursing care to babies, children and young people. Work across Paediatrics and Special Care,



gaining experience across a diverse range of clinical presentations. Care for premature and newborn babies requiring additional monitoring and support. Provide nursing care to children and young people with medical, surgical, orthopaedic and eating disorder presentations. Complete clinical assessments and monitor patients, recognising and escalating changes in condition. Develop and evaluate individualised plans of care in partnership with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team. Provide education, support and reassurance to children, young people and their families. Work collaboratively with nursing, medical and allied health professionals. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to safe, high-quality care. Participate in education, professional development and quality improvement activities. How You Will Be Supported You'll be supported to build confidence, develop your skills and grow within your scope of practice. Our team provides: Support from an experienced Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE). Comprehensive orientation across the units. Ongoing education and professional development opportunities. Support from experienced nursing and senior clinical staff. Opportunities to develop your paediatric and special care knowledge and skills. A collaborative environment where questions, learning and development are encouraged. About You We're looking for a Registered Nurse who is dynamic,



flexible and enthusiastic, with a genuine interest in working with babies, children and families. You will be: A positive and cooperative team player. Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work across different clinical environments. Enthusiastic and eager to learn and develop your nursing skills. Committed to family-centred care and creating positive experiences for children and their families. Culturally aware and respectful of the diverse needs of children, families and communities. Confident communicating with children, young people, families and the multidisciplinary team. Willing to learn and develop your practice within a paediatric scope of practice. Able to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced setting. An interest in Paediatrics is desirable, and previous paediatric or special care experience will be highly regarded. However, we recognise that many nursing skills are transferable, and we are committed to supporting you to develop your paediatric knowledge and capabilities. Essential Requirements Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA. Demonstrated ability to provide safe, high-quality and person-centred nursing care. Effective communication and teamwork skills. Commitment to family-centred and culturally respectful care. Ability to work effectively in a dynamic clinical environment. Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development. What we can offer you: Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
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📌 Registered Nurse Paediatrics and Special Care Unit (Newcastle)
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