Neonatal Unit - Registered Nurse/Midwife

• Permanent part-time or full-time opportunity
• Box Hill Hospital | Special Care Nursery | Close to public transport and cafes
• Join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team

Eastern Health  

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community. 

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”. 

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future. 

About the role

Box Hill Hospital Special Care Nursery is a 12 bed unit that currently provides a level four high dependency neonatal service. We are working towards becoming a level five neonatal service. With support from our multi-skilled team you will be able to utilise your clinical knowledge and experience to provide specialised, family centred nursery care to babies (from 32 weeks gestation) with a range of clinical conditions (including Bubble CPAP and High flow). 

As a team member of our unit, you will be part of a highly dedicated multi-disciplinary team incorporating medical, nursing, clerical and allied   health professionals. We pride ourselves on providing our patients with timely access to high quality care. We offer great learning opportunities and career progression. We are a supportive, diverse and cohesive unit. 

About you 

To be successful in this role  you will have:

• Recent experience in a Neonatal Unit or NICU (essential) 
• Current valid nursing registration with AHPRA  
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills 
• Ability to work collaboratively with a  diverse, multi-disciplinary team strong commitment to high quality, family-centred care 
• Post-graduate neonatal  nursing qualifications (preferred) 
• A willingness to embrace Eastern Health  values and contribute to a positive team culture 
• The flexibility to accept a full rotating roster 
• Please refer to the attached position description for further details. 

Please refer to the position description for further details of the role. 

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role, and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment. 

What we offer 

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here! 

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites  
• Study and professional development leave  
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion  
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance  
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones  
• Excellent entitlements  
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme  
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers  
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training  
• Cafes at all our hospitals  

Next Steps 

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia. 

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. 

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check. 

Good to know: 

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team. 
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees. 
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. 
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. 
• Advertising may end before the closing date 
• We do not accept recruitment agency application 

Please click here to view the position description