Registered Nurse
Special Care Nursery - Casual Opportunities
Seize the opportunity to advance your career within a team that cares about you!
About the Role
As the Registered Nurse you will be responsible for providing a high level of quality care to all neonates and parents, in line with the core values and the strategic direction of both the Hospital and Ramsay Health Care. To be successful you will possess a broad knowledge of clinical expertise in all facets of neonatal care along with a strong passion for delivering specialised family-centred care in collaboration with parents, Paediatricians and the broader maternal care team.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring a genuine interest in caring for babies and their family. You will be an experienced nurse or midwife with excellent communication skills and enjoy working in an inclusive and vibrant environment that values and supports our diverse families.
- Registered Nurse or Midwife with AHPRA registration
- Minimum 3 years work experience working in a Special Care Nursery (desirable) or Paediatric setting, NICU (desirable)
- Passionate advocate for the private hospital maternity model of care
- Proven ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment
- Ability to work independently
- Experience with CPAP
- A sound understanding of the scope of practice for the role
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Relevant post graduate qualifications desirable
Remuneration
On offer is a base hourly rate ranging from; $36.65 - $51.47 + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances. (NSW RN/Midwife gr1-gr8) [FTE $72,420.40- $101,704.72]
About Us
Wollongong Private Hospital is a 171 bed private hospital operated by Australia's largest private hospital operator, Ramsay Health Care, is set in the heart of Wollongong's Medical Precinct. It features state of the art equipment, facilities and patient services setting a benchmark for healthcare facilities in the Illawarra. Wollongong Private Hospital provides all major services including an intensive care unit, ten operating theatres, cardiac and vascular Labs and an Endoscopy suite. Surgical specialties include Cardiothoracic, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, interventional cardiology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Bariatric, Head and Neck, Gynaecological, Urology, Colorectal, upper GI, General, Vascular and Plastics.
The Maternity Unit consists of 4 birth rooms, 23 postnatal / antenatal rooms and a 7 bay SCN that takes babies from 34 weeks gestation
Located just 80km south of Sydney, Wollongong is a major metropolitan hub on the coast of NSW. Whilst enjoying all the services of a major metropolitan city, Wollongong residents also enjoy a relaxed beach lifestyle in this beautiful coastal location.
What’s in it for you?
Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
Discounts: Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support.
Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
*Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits.
Requirements
- Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com
If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact the Maternity Services Manager Sarah Evans on EvansS@ramsayhealth.com.au
