Job description
Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery
đ Norwest Private Hospital, Sydney
New
đ : Nursing/Midwifery
î¸ : 26000172
đ : 10 hours ago
Registered Nurse â Special Care Nursery (SCN)
Part-time opportunities available (minimum of 15 hours per week) â Sponsorship not offered
Nurture, support and make a difference at the very start of life
Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for neonatal care and a commitment to clinical excellence?
Norwest Private Hospital is seeking experienced and compassionate Special Care Nursery Nurses to join our Womenâs Health team.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a highâperforming, supportive environment, where your expertise will directly impact newborns and their families during some of their most important moments.
Why Norwest Private Hospital?
Norwest Private Hospital is a 277âbed, highâacuity hospital located in Sydneyâs rapidly growing NorthâWest corridor and operated by Healthscope, Australiaâs leading private healthcare provider.
Our teams are known for delivering outstanding clinical outcomes, transparent reporting, and exceptional patient experiences. Every role matters hereâand every day, our people truly make a difference.
About the department
Our Womenâs Health Unit includes:
- 43âbed postnatal, antenatal, and gynaecology ward
- 7 modern Birthing Suite rooms
- A 7âbed Special Care Nursery, supporting our maternity services
Youâll work closely with midwives, medical staff, and allied health professionals in a collaborative and respectful environment.
About the role
As a Registered Nurse in our Special Care Nursery, you will:
- Deliver highâquality, familyâcentred neonatal nursing care
- Work autonomously within the SCN while being supported by a skilled multidisciplinary team
- Apply sound clinical judgement and decisionâmaking in a nursery setting
- Uphold ACQSHC National Standards and Healthscope values
- Contribute to continuous improvement and positive patient experiences
About you
Essential criteria
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum 3 yearsâ Neonatal Nursing experience
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and unsupervised in SCN
- Neonatal qualification (or actively working towards)
- Skilled with respiratory support such a bubble CPAP and HHFNC.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong commitment to quality patient care and safety
- Sound clinical decisionâmaking and problemâsolving skills
- Intermediate computer skills
- Current NSW Working with Children Check
- Compliance with ACQSHC National Standards
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in Neonatal Nursing (or working towards)
What we offer
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Ongoing professional development and education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Convenient location close to shopping centres and public transport
- Reduced onâsite car parking rates
Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. With 42 hospitals nationwide and over 19,000 healthcare professionals, we offer:
- Longâterm career opportunities across our national network
- Flexible career pathways
- Strong leadership and shared learning
- A genuine sense of belongingâbecause Healthscope is a family
Come and be the difference in our patientsâ lives.
To apply: Click the Apply button to submit your application online
Questions? Contact [email protected]
Applications close: 14 August 2027
If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF â NSW Nurses and Midwivesâ â Enterprise Agreement 2024, a salary ranging from $39.09 - $54.89 per hour.
Important information: Appointment is subject to a current National Police Check (issued within 3 months), Working with Children Check, evidence of right to work in Australia, and proof of immunisation as required for Category A Healthcare Workers.