Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
The Hassett GroupListed 1 Oct 2026
REGISTERED NURSE – NICU | MELBOURNE
Permanent full-time and part-time opportunities | Visa sponsorship and relocation pathways available
We’re seeking experienced Neonatal Intensive Care Registered Nurses to join our client, a leading public hospital in Melbourne,
With newly created positions following an expansion of newborn services, this is an opportunity to develop your neonatal nursing career within a modern, well-supported department.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You’ll provide specialist care to premature and critically unwell newborns, working closely with a multidisciplinary team and supporting families throughout their babies’ treatment.
The department cares for nearly 2,000 admissions each year across 36 beds, including 18 NICU and high-dependency beds and 18 special care nursery suites.
Your responsibilities will include:
Permanent full-time and part-time opportunities | Visa sponsorship and relocation pathways available
We’re seeking experienced Neonatal Intensive Care Registered Nurses to join our client, a leading public hospital in Melbourne,
With newly created positions following an expansion of newborn services, this is an opportunity to develop your neonatal nursing career within a modern, well-supported department.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You’ll provide specialist care to premature and critically unwell newborns, working closely with a multidisciplinary team and supporting families throughout their babies’ treatment.
The department cares for nearly 2,000 admissions each year across 36 beds, including 18 NICU and high-dependency beds and 18 special care nursery suites.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering evidence-based, family-centred neonatal care.
- Undertaking clinical assessments, recognising deterioration and supporting critical interventions.
- Developing and implementing individualised care plans.
- Contributing to multidisciplinary teamwork and continuous quality improvement.
- $86,819.20–$102,585.60 per year, plus allowances and superannuation, depending on experience.
- Salary packaging benefits.
- Permanent full-time and part-time opportunities.
- Visa sponsorship and relocation pathways for eligible international NICU nurses.
- Dedicated education, mentoring and preceptorship programs.
- Support for postgraduate study and ongoing professional development.
- Employee health and wellbeing programs.
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, or eligibility to obtain registration for international applicants.
- At least 12–24 months of high-acuity NICU experience.
- A Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification.
- Strong clinical assessment skills and a commitment to safe, compassionate care.
- A collaborative approach and a passion for supporting newborns and their families.
- A postgraduate qualification in Neonatal Intensive Care is highly regarded.