neonatal intensive care unit nurse jobs

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week and Part Time (minimum 16 hours per week)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ677539

About the Role

You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

RPA Neonatal ICU is a high-acuity tertiary service, which manages around 800-1000 admissions per year, including approximately 200 Level 3 neonates, inter-hospital transfers (including NETS retrievals), and high-risk antenatal transfers.

This role will involve a rotating 7 day roster including morning, afternoon and night shifts. The shifts are 8 hour AM/PM shifts and 10 hour night shifts. There is a possibility to transition to 12-hour shifts once you are established in the department and have demonstrated the required level of skill and competency.

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Ability to work a 7 day rotating roster which includes morning, afternoon and night shifts.
• Understanding of evidence informed practice and critical thinking.
• Effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team.

All candidates must have full working rights within Australia

Benefits and Perks!

• Accrued Day Off each month (for full time employees only), paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families

• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

  
  

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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For enquiries, please contact Diane Kirkwood on (02) 95157443 or 0439 560 792 or via email at Diane.Kirkwood@health.nsw.gov.au

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Applications Close: 26 July 2026

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