At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential neonatal resuscitation care and support in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Company: Bayside Health, a leading public health service dedicated to quality care.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous salary packaging, free parking, and access to top-tier training.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusion and continuous growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in newborn care while working with passionate professionals.
- Qualifications: Must have advanced neonatal resuscitation skills and relevant medical qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Join the Team at Bayside Health Neonatal Resuscitation - Casual Wonthaggi & Leongatha.
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth.
The doctor rostered to Neonate resuscitation (NNR) at Leongatha site can be filled by a Paediatrician or General practitioner with Advanced NNR and experience in NNR. The doctor rostered to NNR at Wonthaggi is a paediatrician or neonatologist. The doctor will cover vacancies on the Neonatal resus on call roster, including after hours and weekend on call across the service. Wonthaggi and Leongatha have a level 2 nursery and have approximately 250 and 150 respectively births a year with level 3 maternity services.
The doctor with relevant qualifications (paediatrician or neonatologist) may be requested to provide support to paediatrics or neonates in the emergency department or urgent care centre. The Doctor will have both basic and advanced neonatal resuscitation skills, including:
- Airway support, ventilation via face mask/laryngeal mask and chest compressions; basic neonatal resuscitation skills
- Endotracheal intubation
- Vascular cannulation (umbilical/peripheral)
- Medication and fluid use in neonates and paediatrics
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
- Annual Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation (ANR) and demonstrated recent clinical experience in NNR at the role delineation of the service.
- Eligible for full specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
- A knowledge, understanding and commitment to the principles and practices of risk management in accordance with the Risk Management framework; clinical governance; and safety, safe, quality customer service; workplace equity, and injury prevention, and a demonstrated ability to apply them in the workplace.
- Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a 30-minute timeframe.
- Entitlement to work within Australia
- A current Police Check and within 12 months of the issue date
- Provision of a valid Working with Children Check
- Provision of a NDIS Worker Screening Check if requested
- Seasonal influenza vaccination of healthcare workers in accordance with Secretary, Department of Health Directions
Desirable
- Advanced Paediatric Life Support 2 (ALS2)
- General Paediatrician with current Australian specialist registration and who holds an FRACP
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
Benefits
- Step into state-of-the-art facilities
- Take advantage of free onsite parking
- Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
- Onsite Café (Leongatha, Wonthaggi sites)
- Feel supported with our Employee Assistance Program (Converge)
- Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
- Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders
The role ceases advertising on 4/11/2026. Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Regional Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to Bayside Health job openings and vacancies.
Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities. It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Neonatal Resuscitation in Wonthaggi employer: Bayside Health
Bayside Health is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and collaboration within a supportive work culture. With opportunities to work across multiple sites in Melbourne, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to driving meaningful change in the healthcare sector, while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a commitment to professional development.
