Registered Nurse - NICU

Make the move to Australia and join our dedicated Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team, with multiple positions available. Take the next step in your nursing career and make a lasting impact in a specialised environment that values excellence, teamwork, and compassionate care for our most vulnerable patients.


Remuneration: $37.48 - $52.62 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time until January 2027 and Casual Opportunities Available
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Location: John Hunter Children's Hospital | Awabakal Country
Requisition ID: REQ614185
Applications Close: Tuesday 9th December 2025



🌏 Advance Your Nursing Career in Australia - Caring for the Smallest Lives, Every Day

About the role - Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Step into a pivotal role as a Registered Nurse in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where your expertise and compassion will make a profound difference in the lives of our tiniest patients. We are seeking nurses with previous experience in a Special Care Unit (SCU) or NICU, who are confident in caring for preterm and surgical neonates and have a strong foundation in advanced neonatal clinical skills.

In this role, you will deliver exceptional, family-centred care in a highly collaborative environment, working closely with families, carers, and a dedicated multidisciplinary team. You will be encouraged to mentor and support junior staff, contributing to education, professional development, and the ongoing evolution of neonatal nursing practice.

We are looking for a compassionate neonatal nurse with an enquiring mindset, a commitment to family-centred care, and a passion for shaping the future of neonatal health outcomes. Join us and be part of a team where every day brings meaningful impact, professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of infants and their families.


📍 Where you’ll be working:

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at John Hunter Children’s Hospital in beautiful Newcastle, is one of the largest and busiest Neonatal Intensive Care Unit’s in NSW. This 43 bed unit provides Intensive Care support for newborns requiring medical and surgical care in the HNE and Mid North Coast area. You will join a dynamic, passionate team of Health Professionals, in a newly refurbished, state-of-the-art Unit, with the latest health care technology. We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, innovative Clinical Nurse Educator who upholds the value of family centred care and professional growth and development of the staff of NICU.


At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: 

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 

Proximity to shopping and other services 

Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 

4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 

6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses) 

Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 

Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 

Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 


 
 



Requirements:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife with AHPRA.

• Valid ANMAC assessment under ANZSCO 254415 Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency).

   

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:

We are looking for a nurse who brings both clinical excellence and a compassionate touch. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

✦ A highly experienced and self-directed approach, consistently delivering exceptional, patient-centred care.
✦ Adaptability and resilience, excelling in a fast-paced and complex clinical environment.
✦ Empathy and emotional intelligence, providing compassionate support to patients, families, and colleagues.
✦ A steadfast commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development, ensuring the highest standards of neonatal care.
✦ Advanced clinical judgment and expertise, informed by extensive experience in neonatal and specialised care.
✦ Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, working seamlessly within a multidisciplinary team.

Bring your expertise, professionalism, and dedication to neonatal care to our team – we can’t wait to welcome you!

Additional information:

• Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

• This position can be either full or part time, minimum 32 hours per fortnight.

• All overseas candidates seeking sponsorship MUST have obtained registration with AHPRA and a positive skills assessment via ANMAC with specialty/code 254415 prior to applying. 

• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 

• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au  for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 
   

Need more information? 

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For role related queries or questions contact Megan Young on Megan.Young@health.nsw.gov.au