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Special Care Nursery Facilitator
Calvary Health Care Tasmania Permanent Part-Time | 0.4-0.5 FTE (Negotiable) | Day Work Position
Join our dedicated maternity and neonatal team at Calvary Health Care Tasmania.
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and passionate neonatal nurse to take on the role of Special Care Nursery facilitator within our well-established maternity service.
This permanent 0.4-0.5 FTE day work position will be undertaken as a job share arrangement with our existing SCN Facilitator. Hours and FTE can be negotiated within the 0.4-0.5 FTE range for the successful applicant.
About the Role
The Special Care Nursery Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of our 9-bed Level 2 Special Care Nursery, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, family-centred care to newborns requiring specialised neonatal support.
Working collaboratively with the Maternity NUM, SCN Facilitator, Paediatricians, Midwives, Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide clinical leadership, coordinate service delivery, support workforce development and contribute to the ongoing excellence of neonatal care at Calvary.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the daily operations and patient flow within the 9-bed Level 2 Special Care Nursery.
- Provide clinical leadership, guidance and support to nursing and midwifery staff.
- Support staffing coordination, resource management and bed utilisation.
- Promote evidence-based neonatal care and best practice standards.
- Facilitate staff education, mentoring and professional development.
- Participate in quality improvement, risk management and accreditation activities.
- Foster a culture of family-centred care and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Contribute to service planning, policy development and ongoing improvements in neonatal care.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife.
- Significant experience in neonatal nursing and/or Special Care Nursery practice.
- Demonstrated leadership and coordination experience.
- Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
- Experience supporting staff development, education and clinical mentoring.
- A passion for providing exceptional care to newborns and their families.
Why Join Calvary?
At Calvary Health Care Tasmania, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality healthcare while supporting our staff to thrive professionally and personally.
We offer:
- A supportive and collaborative workplace culture.
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
- Flexible working arrangements, including negotiable hours within the 0.4-0.5 FTE range.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of babies and families.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced neonatal nurse looking for an opportunity to lead, innovate and contribute to the future direction of neonatal services, we encourage you to apply.
Position: Special Care Nursery facilitator
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time (0.4-0.5 FTE Negotiable)
Location: Calvary Health Care Tasmania
Service: 9-Bed Level 2 Special Care Nursery
Hours: Day Work Position (Job Share Arrangement)
FTE: 0.4-0.5 FTE, negotiable for the successful applicant
For further information please contact Sally Jarvis (NUM - Women's Health) on Sally.Jarvis@calvarycare.org.au
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:
- NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
- Paid parental leave
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:
- As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
- You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella