Full-time, part-time, fixed term and ongoing roles
Parkville location with multiple public transport options available
$86,580 - $107,510 (pro-rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5-6 weeks annual leave
Join a leading NICU delivering exceptional care through a Family Integrated Care (Fi Care Model)
The Royal Women's Hospital is one of Australia's oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women's health. Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.
About Neonatal Services
Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a leading tertiary referral centre, providing specialised care to premature and critically ill babies across Victoria.
We are committed to a Family Integrated Care (FiCare) model, where families are recognised as essential partners in care. Parents are actively involved in decision-making and day-to-day care, supported to build confidence, independence and connection with their baby.
Our neonatal team is known for clinical excellence, education and research, contributing to the advancement of neonatal care locally and globally.
Leading care for babies. Partnering with families every step of the way.
About the role
As a Registered Nurse within our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), you will provide highly specialised care to premature and critically ill newborns requiring intensive monitoring and advanced clinical support.
You will work in a high-acuity environment, delivering complex neonatal care while supporting optimal outcomes for babies and their families.
A key component of this role is delivering care within our Family Integrated Care (FiCare) model, partnering closely with parents as active participants in their baby's care. You will support, educate and empower families, ensuring they are confident, informed and involved throughout their neonatal journey.
This role requires strong clinical expertise,



critical thinking and the ability to respond effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You will be supported to further develop your neonatal skills through mentorship, education and ongoing professional development.
A typical day will involve.
Delivering high-quality intensive care to critically ill and premature neonates in a high-acuity NICU
Managing complex clinical situations with sound judgement and clinical expertise
Assessing, planning and evaluating care to optimise neonatal outcomes
Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Partnering with families through a Family Integrated Care (FiCare) model
Educating and supporting families to build confidence and independence
Applying evidence-based practice to ensure safe, effective and compassionate care
About you
Registered Nurse Division 1 with current AHPRA registration
Postgraduate qualification in neonatal nursing (completed, in progress, or equivalent)
Extensive experience in a high-acuity NICU environment
Advanced clinical judgement and critical thinking in complex neonatal scenarios
Committed to delivering secure, evidence-based and family-integrated care
Highly effective communicator and collaborative team member
Resilient, professional and compassionate in demanding clinical environments
Aligns with the Women's values of courage, passion, discovery and respect
At the Women's you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:
Up to $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses,



meals and holiday accommodation
A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library services
Breastfeeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby
Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADO's and purchased leave
Inclusion and belonging
The Women's celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a valid Working with Children Check. Clinical staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
For a confidential discussion, please contact emma pert on ************** or ****** or Jo Bell ********* or ********
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📌 Registered Nurse Div 1 (Melbourne)
🏢 The Royal Women's Hospital
📍 Melbourne