Registered Nurse / Midwife - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

About the role

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH), a major tertiary and quaternary teaching and research hospital in Sydney, is recruiting a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife for its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The NICU is a high-acuity service managing around 800-1000 admissions per year, including approximately 200 Level 3 neonates, inter-hospital transfers and high-risk antenatal transfers. The position is permanent, full-time at 38 hours per week, paid $81,748-$114,771 per annum plus superannuation.

Key responsibilities

• Care for neonates and high-risk antenatal patients in a high-acuity unit.
• Work a rotating 7-day roster covering morning, afternoon and night shifts.
• Shifts are 8-hour AM/PM shifts and 10-hour night shifts; 12-hour shifts may become available once established in the department.

Required profile

• Current nursing or midwifery registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Full working rights in Australia.
• Ability to work a 7-day rotating roster including morning, afternoon and night shifts.
• Effective interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication within a multidisciplinary team.

What we offer

• Monthly accrued day off and an additional public holiday during Christmas.
• Paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
• Salary packaging options, including meal entertainment allowance.
• Free courses, qualifications and coaching through Sydney Education.
• Employee Assistance Program counselling, free influenza vaccination and discounted fitness membership.