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About the course
Designed for registered nurses and midwives seeking specialist neonatal capability, this course builds advanced knowledge for caring for mild to moderately unwell neonates in Special Care Nursery settings. It also develops skills in initial supportive care and stabilisation of critically unwell newborns prior to transfer to a neonatal intensive care unit. Flexible delivery supports study alongside work in rural, regional and metropolitan services. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.
Career outcome
Graduates strengthen their professional standing and develop advanced skills to contribute as leaders in neonatal and broader nursing practice. The qualification supports roles in special care nurseries and related acute or rural health services where compromised newborns require assessment, supportive care and stabilisation. Typical pathways include working as a neonatal intensive care nurse or specialist nurse within multidisciplinary maternity and neonatal care teams. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.
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