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Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Herston

Permanent and temporary opportunities available to provide contemporary, patient-centred care to neonates and their families, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to achieve optimal health outcomes.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent,Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time,Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RBH686706 |
| Closing date | 27-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent and Fixed Term Temporary |
| Contact person | Patrice Caramalis |
| Contact details | 0488 503 787 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in delivering specialised neonatal care within a busy and high-performing Special Care Nursery (SCN). You will use your clinical judgement and nursing expertise to manage a variety of patient care needs, while adapting to the dynamic nature of the SCN environment. You will also contribute to creating a supportive and educational setting for families, empowering them throughout their care journey.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Practice in accordance with code of ethics, professional standards and legislation affecting nursing practice by maintaining current knowledge and competence within scope of position.
- Apply clinical nursing expertise, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to deliver a high standard of consumer/patient centred care.
- Respond appropriately to sudden alterations in the health status of the consumer/patient using comprehensive nursing assessment and intervention skills.
- Provide teaching to both consumers/patients and their families to facilitate learning and enable them to move towards independence.
- Support an evidence-based learning environment and participate in learning activities/opportunities for self and others.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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