Employment Type – Various Positions Available

Classification – Registered Nurse +/- Midwife Level 1

Title- Registered Nurse +/- Midwife Level 1- Special Care Nursery

Position Number - LP7854 +

Salary – $81,181 - $106,721 (Plus Super)

Location – North Canberra Hospital Bruce, ACT

Division: Women & Children

Section - Special Care Nursery

This is a continuing recruitment

If you are a dedicated Registered Nurse / Midwife looking to make a difference in the lives of families, we want to hear from you. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional maternal care and support families through one of life’s most profound journeys!

What Can We Offer You:

• City living without the traffic – click her to see why you should live in Canberra.
• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Relocation assistance.
• A supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a leading healthcare institution recognised for excellence in patient care.
• Experience a vibrant community with rich cultural diversity.
• Contribute to innovative healthcare solutions and practices.

About The Hospital: North Canberra Hospital (formerly Calvary Public Hospital Bruce) and Clare Holland House are now operated by Canberra Health Services (CHS). This marks an important step as the ACT Government progresses toward the development of a new billion-dollar hospital on Canberra’s Northside.

The Women’s and Children’s Division at North Canberra Hospital (NCH) offers Maternity, Neonatal, and Gynaecology services to women and families in the ACT.

These services encompass antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care, as well as gynaecological services, neonatal special care nursery support, and home care. A multidisciplinary team, including Midwives, Medical staff, Allied Health professionals, and Nurses, delivers this care.

As a Level 4 Maternity service and Level 3 Special Care Nursery, NCH caters to women with normal or medium-risk pregnancies who are over 34 weeks gestation. Currently, NCH supports around 1,900 women annually with perinatal care. There are many exciting future innovations planned for Canberra, including a commitment to expand continuity with a known midwife to 50% and eventually 75%.

In addition, as of February 2025, NCH has implemented the most generous staff-to-patient ratios in maternity care across Australia, including babies in the patient numbers. This ensures Canberra midwives are genuinely supported to deliver safe, meaningful, and satisfying care.

About the Role:

The Women's and Children's Division within North Canberra Hospital provides Maternity, Neonatal & Gynaecology services to women and their families in the ACT. These services include antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care; gynaecology care; neonatal special care nursery support and domiciliary care. Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team including a Midwifery and Nursing Team, Medical staff, and Allied Health.

The Nurse or Midwife will provide clinical care to babies in the special Care Nursery. At times the nurse or midwife may be required to work in other areas of the Maternity Unit. The Nurse or Midwife will have current knowledge and skill in the care of babies requiring additional support in the Special Care Nursery and the appropriate experience to work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

The Nurse or Midwife will be a mentor, clinical education resource and support for other less experienced nursing and midwifery staff.

The nurse or midwife will take responsibility for their own professional development.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system. Email applications will not be accepted;

• Applications must include a copy of a current CV and details for at least 2 professional referees.
• A maximum two page pitch outlining your skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this role. You should take into consideration the selection criteria when drafting your response. This document is required and must be submitted to be considered for the role.
• Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Lauren Parker, [email protected]

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A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and will be used for the next 12 months to fill various positions both on a temporary and permanent basis with full-time and part-time opportunities available.