Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery
- Casual
Company Description
Frances Perry House is a leading private maternity and women’s health hospital in Melbourne. The hospital accommodates 93 beds including surgical and maternity units, Level 4 Special Care Nursery, 6 birthing suites, 4 operating theatres, a day surgery unit and urodynamics procedure room. As a fully accredited health care facility we offer the highest standards of clinical care, patient service, and technology.
Ramsay provides high-quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom.
Job Description
A fantastic opportunity for a Registered Nurse / Midwife to join our friendly team!
At Frances Perry we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients in the special care nursery. We operate a 14 bedded special care nursery caring for patients from 31 weeks' gestation. We provide CPAP and High flow when required for our patients.
The SCN offers a supportive and dynamic environment, encouraging continuous learning and professional development
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing/midwifery care for newborns requiring specialised or transitional care.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care in collaboration with the medical and allied health team.
- Provide family-centred care, supporting and educating parents throughout their infant’s SCN journey.
- Monitor and manage infants requiring oxygen therapy, phototherapy, IV therapy, and nasogastric feeding.
- Safely prepare and administer medications, including IV infusions, in accordance with policy.
- Participate in clinical handover, documentation, and care planning to ensure continuity of care.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and uphold infection prevention standards.
- Support orientation and education of students and junior staff.
- Work collaboratively with the birthing suite, maternity, and paediatric teams to facilitate safe transfers and continuity of care.
About You
You are a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse or Midwife with a passion for neonatal care. You demonstrate clinical competence, strong communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork and continuous learning.
Essential Criteria:
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Recent experience in neonatal/ SCN care
- CPAP and high flow trained
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication, assessment, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to providing family-centred, evidence-based care.
- Availability to work across a rotating 7-day roster essential.
Desirable:
- Postgraduate qualification or working towards in Neonatal Care or Child & Family Health.
- IV cannulation/medication certification.
About us
Frances Perry House is a leading private maternity and women’s health hospital in Melbourne.
The hospital accommodates 93 beds including surgical and maternity units, Level 4 Special Care Nursery, 6 birthing suites, 4 operating theatres, a day surgery unit and urodynamics procedure room.
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: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. 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 24/7.
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.
Additional Information
- Must provide or complete 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.
Apply Now
Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today and join us at Frances Perry House. All applications must be lodged online.
Applications close: 21.08.2026
Reference number: JR114704
Please Note:
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.au.
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