Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time (Minimum 16 hours per week)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + annual leave loading
Location: Canterbury Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ704680
Are you a Registered Nurse who loves caring for newborns and their families?
Our 8-bed, Level 3 Special Care Nursery at Canterbury Hospital is looking for compassionate, motivated nurses to join a close-knit team where you’ll be known, supported and given room to grow.
About our nursery
We sit right next to Waratah, our maternity unit. That means you’ll work side by side with our midwives every day, sharing knowledge, supporting each other and caring for babies and families together. We work closely with RPA Newborn Care for transfers and back-transfers. This gives you exposure to babies at different stages of their journey and strong links with one of Australia’s leading neonatal services.
Canterbury Hospital serves one of Sydney’s most culturally diverse communities. Many of our families come from multicultural, refugee and migrant backgrounds. Every day you’ll provide care that is culturally safe, respectful and centred on the family. For many nurses, this is one of the most rewarding parts of working here.
You’ll be supported by a dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator and given real opportunities to upskill across different areas of neonatal care. We encourage questions, learning from each other and building your confidence at your own pace. For those looking ahead, NSW Health offers clear pathways into Clinical Nurse Specialist, Clinical Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse Consultant and Nurse Unit Manager roles. Our manager is always happy to talk through your next steps.
You’ll receive an orientation to the nursery, SLHD policies, clinical practices and team processes. Experienced colleagues will guide you while you settle in. Nobody is expected to know everything on day one.
We’re a supportive, welcoming team that values teamwork, open communication and mutual respect. We work closely with paediatricians, obstetric staff, midwives and allied health, including social work and lactation support, to achieve the best outcomes for babies and families.
A Registered Nurse who is passionate about neonatal and family-centred care, enjoys a smaller unit where everyone knows each other, and wants to keep learning. If you’re adaptable, supportive of colleagues and committed to safe, compassionate care, you’ll fit right in.
The heartfelt feedback we receive from families tells us our care makes a difference at one of the most important times in their lives. That reflects the dedication of our nurses and the strength of our teamwork.
Ideal Candidate
- Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Demonstrated understanding of evidence informed practice and critical thinking.
- Demonstrated commitment to person centred care and NSW Health Core Values.
Benefits and Perks
Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
- Annual influenza vaccination on us!
Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information, visit SLHD Benefits
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Esraa Lababidi via email at Esraa.Lababidi@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 8 November 2026
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