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Short term contract - Registered Nurse (NICU/SCN) - Launceston Tasmania

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An Northern TAS hospital requires a Registered Nurse/RN in SCN/NICU from 12/10/2025 to 04/01/2026.

Core Competencies (SCN & NICU)
• Neonatal assessment and monitoring (vital signs, pain, neurological and respiratory status)
• Family-centered care and communication
• Infection control and aseptic technique
• Accurate documentation and clinical handover (ISBAR or equivalent)
Special Care Nursery (SCN) Skills
• Feeding support: breastfeeding, bottle, and nasogastric tube feeding
• Thermoregulation
• Basic respiratory support: low-flow oxygen, apnea monitoring
• Developmental care: positioning, kangaroo care, sensory environment management
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Skills
• Advanced respiratory support: CPAP, high-flow, mechanical ventilation
• IV therapy: peripheral and central line care, TPN, IV medications
• Critical monitoring: blood gases, seizure recognition, cardiorespiratory monitoring
• Emergency response: neonatal resuscitation, stabilization, code blue procedures
Required Certifications
• Neonatal Resuscitation
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Additional Expectations
• Minimum 12 months recent experience in SCN or NICU
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and clinical excellence

Please complete the form below and attach your CV. To apply for this role, you must hold medical registration with AHPRA and have the right to work in Australia. For further information, please call us on .

To apply, please click 'Apply Now' on this page to complete the enquiry form on the Nursing Jobs Australia website and upload your CV. We will get back in touch with you. Should you wish to discuss this position further, please call .Please note: you must be eligible for work in Australia and be eligible for AHPRA registration.NursingJobsAustralia.com is owned and operated by Skilled Medical, an international health and medical recruitment, placement and services firm based in Melbourne and London.
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