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Close knit and collaborative team ready to support a revitalised 8bed Special Care Nursery. Newcastle Private Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse or Midwife to join our team on a fulltime or parttime basis. Suitable applicants with the right clinical background are encouraged to apply. About the Role Newcastle Private Hospital is a 189bed acute private hospital facility colocated on the John Hunter Campus at Rankin Park. The hospital houses 11 theatres (including a hybrid theatre), a 15bed Intensive Care Unit, a cardiac suite, a cardiac catheter laboratory, a 16bed Coronary Care Unit, and a private maternity suite with 6 birthing suites, 38 antenatal/postnatal rooms and a Level2 Special Care Nursery. The Registered Nurse/Midwife will provide care within this environment. Responsibilities Provide quality nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individual patient and newborn care. Maintain a standard of care appropriate to the level of experience and education, ensuring highquality nursing care in a safe environment. Develop and utilise strategies that encourage an effective communication atmosphere. Partner with patients and families in decisionmaking regarding care, fostering beneficial relationships. When required, work within the postnatal ward. Qualifications & Criteria Current registration with AHPRA. At least 2 years postgraduate experience in Neonatal Intensive Care or Special Care Nursery. Demonstrated ability to work independently and unsupervised in the Special Care Nursery. Experience working with a childcheck. Commitment to quality patient care and compliance with ACQSHC national standards. Sound clinical decisionmaking and problemsolving skills. Excellent communication and customerservice skills; works well independently and within a team. Intermediate computer skills. What Youll Get In Return Diverse career pathways across many speciality areas. Professional and personal development alongside consultant obstetricians, paediatricians, highly skilled midwives, lactation consultants and educators. Support for further study and education. A supportive work environment that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. The opportunity to make a difference in patients lives. How to Apply Please click the ''Apply'' button to be directed to our online application form. For any questions, reach out to . Applicants will be required to provide, prior to appointment, a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and evidence of right to work in Australia. Staff in patientcontact roles must also provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a CategoryA healthcare worker. Successful candidates will receive a salary based on their years of relevant registered nursing experience, in line with the Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF NSW Nurses and Midwives Enterprise Agreement2024, ranging from $43.34 to $54.89 per hour. Why Healthscope? When you join Healthscope you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation, and across our 42 national sites we support an exceptional experience for the communities we serve. We offer flexible work arrangements to support worklife balance, discounted health insurance for permanent staff, and continuous professional development and education opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr