NISC Post Grad

• Full-time, part-time, fixed term role
• Parkville location with multiple public transport options available
• $81,733.60 - $ (pro-rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5- 6 weeks annual leave

The Royal Women’s Hospital is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health. Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.

Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a leading tertiary referral centre, providing specialised care for premature and critically ill babies across Victoria. Through our Family Integrated Care Model, we empower parents to be active participants in their baby's care, fostering confidence and independence while ensuring the best possible start in life.

Beyond clinical excellence, our neonatal team is dedicated to education, training, and groundbreaking research, shaping the future of neonatal care locally and globally.

The Postgraduate Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Program is a one-year, clinically supported employment model designed for registered nurses seeking to advance their expertise in Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU).

As a Registered Nurse in this program, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality, and holistic care to critically ill newborns, supporting their journey from admission to discharge. You will work collaboratively with families, multidisciplinary teams, and healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for neonates.

This program is delivered in partnership with La Trobe University, combining academic excellence with hands‑on clinical training. You will undertake postgraduate studies while receiving structured mentorship, clinical supervision, and professional development in a NICU setting. This approach ensures you apply your learning in real-time, enhancing your clinical decision‑making, technical proficiency, and confidence in neonatal care.

• Provide specialised nursing care to critically ill newborns in a NICU environment.
• Work collaboratively with families and healthcare teams to support neonatal health outcomes.
• Apply evidence-based practice to deliver safe and effective care.
• Develop advanced clinical skills through structured mentorship and supervision.
• Strengthen clinical decision-making and technical proficiency in neonatal care.

This program offers a unique opportunity to gain specialised knowledge and hands‑on experience, preparing you for a rewarding career in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing.

You are a dedicated and motivated Registered Nurse looking to specialise in Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU). With a strong foundation in acute care nursing, you are eager to expand your expertise through structured clinical training and postgraduate studies.

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with AHPRA.
• Minimum one year of acute care nursing experience, preferably in paediatrics, neonatal, or intensive care.
• Enrolment in a postgraduate neonatal intensive care program at a partner university as part of the employment model.
• Ability to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced clinical environment while balancing academic responsibilities.
• Passionate about neonatal care, committed to improving health outcomes for critically ill newborns.
• Strong clinical and critical thinking skills, able to assess and respond to complex neonatal conditions.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, working effectively with multidisciplinary teams and families.
• Resilient and adaptable, able to manage the demands of intensive care nursing and postgraduate study.
• Passion for neonatal care and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for critically ill newborns.

At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits,…