Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Barwon South West - Greater Geelong
Reference: 9595
Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Neonatal Special Care for 2027
About the role
Join Barwon Health’s Special Care Nursery and take the next step in your neonatal nursing career through the 2026 Graduate Certificate in Neonatal Special Care program. Based at University Hospital Geelong, our Level 5 Special Care Nursery provides care for neonates from 31 weeks gestation, including premature, complex and critically ill infants.
You’ll develop advanced neonatal nursing skills and knowledge while completing the Master of Neonatal Nursing at La Trobe University, with the option to exit with a Graduate Certificate or Diploma. Our experienced education team will provide comprehensive support throughout the program, creating a structured and supportive learning environment.
Key responsibilities
What we’re looking for
What the Program Offers
Continued employment in this postgraduate nursing/ midwifery position is contingent upon the successful completion of all local clinical requirements and academic requirements associated with the affiliated University
About the service
The Special Care Nursery at University Hospital Geelong is a level five neonatal unit serving the Barwon Southwest region. Equipped to care for up to 20 infants simultaneously, the nursery features two dedicated resuscitation rooms. We provide comprehensive care for neonates from 31 weeks gestation, admitting babies from various sources including the birthing suite, postnatal ward, operating theatre, home, emergency department, and through transfers from other healthcare facilities.
Barwon Health is excited to announce the development of a new Women’s and Children’s Tower, a significant addition that will enhance our paediatric, maternity, and neonatal services. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to accommodate future growth and expand our capacity, ensuring that families in Geelong and the surrounding communities receive the highest standard of care right in their local area. The new tower will provide advanced, specialised services for women and children, reinforcing our commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare close to home.
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Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
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Additional information
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To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.