Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery

•  Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery - 9 cot unit
•  $41.49 - $52.97 per hour + super + 23% casual loading
•  Casual positions available - shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Discounted meals and parking for staff

Are you a Registered Nurse/Midwife with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care? Gold Coast Private Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Special Care Nursery on a casual basis.

Gold Coast Private Hospital

Established in 2016, Gold Coast Private Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 340-bed facility located in the heart of the Gold Coast Precinct in Southport.

With 22 operating theatres, Gold Coast Private Hospital offers a wide range of specialties including, but not limited to, 24/7 Emergency Care, Medical Services, Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat), General Surgery, Obstetrics, Cardiac Care, and Oncology.

Gold Coast Private Hospital is committed to continual growth, providing exciting opportunities and professional career pathways in healthcare.

The Department

Our maternity unit is a 25-bed post/antenatal/gynaecology ward with 5 birthing suite rooms. Supporting this service is our 9-cot level 4 Special Care Nursery.  

The SCN operates as a Level 4 service under the Queensland Clinical Services Capability Framework (CSCF), which includes, but is not limited to caring for babies born at 32 weeks' gestation and birth weight of ≥1500 grams, it comprises of a High Dependency Unit (HDU) The HDU provides care for babies who meet criteria, providing but not limited to:

·       Bubble CPAP

·       Minimally Invasive Surfactant (MIST)

·       Pneumothorax, drain management

·       Humidified high flow nasal cannula oxygen

·       Low flow oxygen

·       Low birth weight ≥ 1500 grams

Purpose of the role

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing quality nursing services within a health service setting, consulting with the Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Consultant/ Educator or team leader in the coordination and standards of care for patients within the unit. As the Registered Nurse, you will demonstrate competence in the provision of nursing care as specified by registration requirements, NMBA standards and codes, educational preparation, relevant legislation and context of care.

Your duties will include:

·        Monitoring Neonates and recording observations

·        Daily care of babies in SCN

·        Supporting and assisting with feeding of babies

·        Supporting families with bonding during their stay

·        Use of CPAP equipment

·        Ability to work shift work

Essential Criteria:

·        Current Registered Nurse with AHPRA

·        Minimum of 2 years Neonatal nursing level 4 nursery experience

·        Demonstrated ability to work independently and unsupervised in the Special Care Nursery

·        CPAP competent

·        Commitment to Quality Patient Care

·        Compliance with ACQSHC National standards

·        Sound clinical decision making and problem-solving skills

·        Excellent communication and customer service skills

·        Works well independently and within a team Intermediate computer skills

Desirable Criteria:

·       Post graduate qualifications in Neonatal nursing (or working towards)

About working for Gold Coast Private Hospital 

Gold Coast Private Hospital is currently owned and operated by Healthscope a private hospital operator and healthcare provider and when you join Healthscope you become part of our Community of Care.

In the second half of 2026 Gold Coast Private Hospital is transitioning ownership from Healthscope to Mater and is committed to ensuring a seamless transition for our people and our patients. 

Mater is Queensland’s largest for-purpose private healthcare group and for more than 120 years Mater have delivered compassionate care.

Through Mater’s extensive network of hospitals, health centres and related businesses, a nationally accredited education provider, a world-class medical research institute and philanthropic support, Mater are working together to improve the health of our community.

Benefits:

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
• Discounted health insurance (perm employees)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
• Gym Passport
• Maxxia reward Program
• Salary Sacrifice and novated lease options
• EAP Services

In addition to the above Benefits, upon transitioning to Mater, Employees will be able to access a range of benefits including Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 per year, volunteering and social impact opportunities and access to staff Mercy Fund and Education Fund. 

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 17th July 2026

To Apply:  Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to recruitment@healthscope.com.au

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.