The Hospital: The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”. RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries. The RCH is committed to the <a href="https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards/the-11-child-safe-standards/">Child Safe Standards</a>. RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. For further Information on RCH is available <a href="https://www.rch.org.au/rch/about/">here</a>.Job Title: Clinical Nurse Consultant – Leukaemia <ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Hub of medical precinct in Parkville, Melbourne</li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Friendly and supportive team environment</li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent career progression</li> </ul> About the Role This is a Part Time, fixed-term position at 0.6 FTE/ 45.6 hours per fortnight, for 12 months within the Children’s Cancer Centre. The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Leukaemia is a member of the Advanced Practice Nursing team in the Children’s Cancer Centre and works alongside the Consultant Paediatric Oncologists – Leukaemia, and CNC & NP – Leukaemia, to provide comprehensive and collaborative care to patients and their families. This role will have a focus on inpatient patient and family care coordination and education. Classification for this position will range from ZF4 to ZJ4 ($121,695.60 - $128,102.00 per annum, pro rata). What you’ll achieve: <ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Combine clinical expertise with leadership and educational skills to provide comprehensive care, support and guidance to patients and healthcare teams</li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Contribute to the culture of continuous improvement within the Leukaemia stream</li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Contribute a strong commitment to family-centred care</li> </ul> Your skills and experience <ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) administered through the Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)</li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development as evidenced in a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record/Professional Practice Portfolio (PPP)</li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Post graduate qualification in the area of practice (or willing to work towards)</li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proven ability to apply advanced clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills to complex patient care situations</li> </ul> If this sounds like you, click <a title="" href="https://www.rch.org.au/uploadedFiles/Main/Content/successfactors/cnc-a-b-pd-leukaemia-june-2026.pdf " target="_self">here</a> to view the position description. About the Department The Children’s Cancer Centre is the only provider of complex children’s cancer care and haematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) in Victoria and is an international leader in the research and treatment of childhood cancer. What we offer: <ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!</li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Culture of continuous improvement</li> </ul> Other requirements: <ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain</li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Valid Working with Children Check</li> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure</li> </ul> Application process 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. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly! For more information about this position please contact Samantha Bowen, Operations Manager, Children’s Cancer Centre Email: Samantha.Bowen@rch,org,auWhy work at the RCH? RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city. We also offer <a href="https://www.rch.org.au/careers/staff-benefits/">staff benefits</a> such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program. The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability. It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information. It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks. Are you ready to join our team? Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button Applications close 10 July 2026

Clinical Nurse Consultant (50 Flemington Rd, AU) @ The Royal Children's Hospital

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