Registered Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

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Shape the Future of Neonatal Nursing with Monash Newborn

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a lasting difference in the lives of newborns and their families?

Join the Monash Newborn Program at Monash Children’s Hospital and become part of a passionate, highly skilled team dedicated to providing exceptional, family-centred care to sick and premature infants.

Why join us?

At Monash Newborn, you’ll be supported to grow into the nurse you aspire to be, surrounded by experienced clinicians, dedicated educators and mentors who genuinely want to see you succeed.

As part of the NEST team, you will:

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based care to sick and premature infants and their families.
• Work within a collaborative team model that promotes consistency, communication and exceptional patient care.
• Learn from experienced neonatal nurses, educators and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Develop your clinical knowledge and confidence within a supportive tertiary environment.
• Contribute to a positive, safe and inclusive workplace culture.
• Be empowered to participate in quality improvement initiatives that improve outcomes for babies and families.
• Build a rewarding career with genuine opportunities for progression and specialisation.

About Monash Newborn

Located within Monash Children’s Hospital, Monash Newborn is a 60-bed medical and surgical neonatal unit renowned for outstanding family-centred care.

Our team is connected by a shared commitment to excellence, compassion and advocacy. We believe in supporting not only our patients, but their families, through what can be one of the most challenging and emotional times of their lives.

Is this you?

You’re a Registered Nurse with recent acute nursing experience who:

• Brings enthusiasm, positivity and accountability to your practice.
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment.
• Communicates with compassion and confidence.
• Is passionate about caring for newborns and supporting their families.
• Is motivated to develop your neonatal nursing skills and knowledge.
• Values education, mentorship and lifelong learning.
• Is willing to work full-time or part-time across a seven-day rotating roster, including night shifts, while undertaking your studies.
• Is willing to commence a Postgraduate Qualification in Neonatal Nursing – SCN or NICU.

Invest in your future

Joining Monash Newborn means more than starting a new job — it’s an opportunity to build a career in neonatal nursing with the support of a team that believes in you.

We offer:

• Ongoing employment opportunities.
• Dedicated workplace support, mentorship and education.
• The opportunity to consolidate your postgraduate learning through hands-on clinical practice.
• Opportunities to contribute to dedicated Quality Improvement Committees.
• Career development and progression within neonatal nursing.
• A dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on safe, evidence-based practice and passionate patient advocacy.

Your next chapter starts here.

If you’re ready to challenge yourself, grow your expertise and make a meaningful difference to the smallest and most vulnerable patients and their families, we’d love to welcome you to the Monash Newborn team.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Nurse Managers Mel Newton and Clare Hellyer on 857 24181

Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: Thursday 17th September 2026