Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.

We provide safe andequitablecare, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leadingexpertiseand over 175 years of experience.

As a leading academic health service,we'recommitted to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research,teachingand training into everyday practice.

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here,take a lookat the following short videosmonashhealth.org/careers.

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.

We provide safe andequitablecare, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leadingexpertiseand over 175 years of experience.

As a leading academic health service,we'recommitted to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research,teachingand training into everyday practice.

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here,take a lookat the following short videosmonashhealth.org/careers.

About the Role

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurses to join the Special Care Nursery (SCN) at Casey Hospital.

As part of a highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality neonatal care within a family-centred care model. You will have the opportunity to work autonomously while collaborating closely with nursing, medical, and allied health colleagues to achieve the best outcomes for babies and their families.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Delivering safe, evidence-based neonatal nursing care
• Supporting and educating parents throughout their baby's admission
• Contributing to care planning and discharge coordination
• Promoting family-centred care and parent empowerment
• Participating in quality improvement and clinical governance activities
• Managing designated portfolios and contributing to service development

This position requires flexibility to work a rotating roster across seven days, including weekends, public holidays, and night duty.

About Casey Special Care Nursery

Casey SCN is a 20-bed Level 4 neonatal unit providing high-dependency care for newborns requiring specialised support, including CPAP and high-flow respiratory therapy.

Our philosophy of care is centred on supporting babies and families through:

• Safe, compassionate, and high-quality care
• Respect for all cultures and backgrounds
• Parent empowerment and partnership in care
• Support for families in their chosen feeding journey
• Education and preparation for discharge from the day of admission
• Early and safe transition home whenever possible

Following discharge, families can continue to access support through our Hospital in the Home (HITH) and Post-Acute Care (PAC) programs.

As part of Monash Health and Monash Newborn, Casey SCN works closely with neonatal services across the network, including the NICU at Monash Children's Hospital. Our staff are supported by dedicated nurse educators and have access to a wide range of professional development opportunities, including neonatal intensive care experience.

The unit is led by a Nurse Manager and Associate Nurse Managers and supported by an experienced team of Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Midwives, Neonatologists, Registrars, Residents, and Allied Health clinicians.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• A commitment to safe, evidence-based, family-centred care
• Compassion, professionalism, and strong communication skills
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development in neonatal and special care nursing
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• The ability to meet the operational requirements of the position and commence within the month
• Current neonatal experience

What We Offer

Joining Casey SCN means becoming part of a passionate and supportive team dedicated to giving vulnerable newborns the best possible start to life.

In return, you will enjoy:

• Working alongside skilled and compassionate colleagues
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Exposure to a broad range of neonatal care experiences
• Participation in quality improvement and service innovation projects
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to babies and their families every day

Join us and play a vital role in delivering excellence in neonatal, family-centred care.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out toMel West on 0483 296 ***

Our Culture and Values

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.

We’reFullHearted, OpenMindedandAllIn,enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness,equityand diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.

Applications close: Tuesday 29th September 2026

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