Neonatal Unit Nurses

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Women's & Children's
• Salary $66,552 - $77,824 p.a. (Pro Rata) ENDP01, $77,824 - $106,187 RNM1, $90,913 - $114,917 RNM2C
• Multiple Fulltime & Part-time Positions Available!

Shape the Smallest Lives — Neonatal Nurse

Looking for a rewarding nursing role where your neonatal expertise can make a real difference? Join a passionate and supportive team providing specialised, family-centred care to newborns and their families from diverse cultural backgrounds, while further developing your advanced clinical skills and professional autonomy. Take on leadership opportunities by coordinating patient care, supporting colleagues, and helping guide the next generation of neonatal nurses through mentoring and clinical supervision. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment that values collaboration, growth and excellence in neonatal care.

Why Join Us?

The Neonatal Unit at Flinders Medical Centre is a busy Level 6 Neonatal Service with 50 beds, providing comprehensive Neonatal Intensive Care and Special Care services to babies across South Australia and surrounding regions. Recognised for its commitment to excellence in family-centred care, clinical innovation and collaborative practice, our unit cares for newborns requiring highly specialised care while partnering closely with families to achieve the very best outcomes.

We are seeking experienced | qualified neonatal nurses who are passionate about delivering high-quality care in a complex and rewarding clinical environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, gain exposure to a diverse and challenging case mix, and contribute to outstanding outcomes for vulnerable newborns and their families.

About You:

• Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)
• Demonstrated recent experience and competence in neonatal nursing practice in accordance with relevant professional standards
• Experience working in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and/or Neonatal Special Care Nursery.
• Post graduate Qualifications in Neonatal Nursing would advantageous.
• Ability to be creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within the clinical setting
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to providing consumer, client and family-centred care
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

For those wishing to be considered for a Clinical Nurse classification, in addition to your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability compared to the Role Description, please include an additional document (up to 2 pages) addressing the RN2C criteria/domains and provide examples of achievements.

Want To Know More? Contact: Jess Toohey, Nurse Manager, (08) 8204 5278 8204 5278), [email protected]

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday August 30th 2026

Attachments:

• Enrolled Nurse Neonates - RD
• Registered Nurse Neonates - RD
• Clinical Nurse Neonates - RD
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Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 947937