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>. About the Role: There are multiple permanent, part-time AND part-time Fixed Term (12 months) positions available from 32 to 72 hours per fortnight within the Wombat, General/Specialty Medicical Ward. We are looking for Registered Nurses that are interested in developing paediatric nursing knowledge and skills to support the provision of general and specialty medical care at The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH). This is a great opportunity for Registered Nurses wanting to transition into a paediatric speciality nursing environment. You will be provided with ongoing professional support and development from an experienced and dedicated Nursing, Medical and Multidisipinary team. Internally, this position will be known and/or referred to as: Registered Nurse - Specialty Medicine. Classification for this position is in accordance with Award 22 - Registered Nurses and will range from YP3 (Grade 2, Year 2) to YP9 (Grade 2, Year 8 ), (FTE base salary $86,580.00 to $107,510.00 per annum, pro rata for part-time, plus Superannuation). What you’ll achieve: <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Integrates nursing and health care knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe and effective care</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Participate in quality improvement activities</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Participate in professional development to enhance nursing practice</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrate analytical skills in accessing and evaluating health information and research evidence</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Practice within a professional & ethical nursing framework</li> </ul> Your skills and experience: <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="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 though the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA)</li> <li style="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/Profession al practice Portfolio (PPP)</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Recent acute nursing experience is required</li> </ul> If this sounds like you, or if you require more information, please click <a title="https://www.rch.org.au/uploadedfiles/main/content/successfactors/aum-pd-dec-2023.pdf" href="https://www.rch.org.au/uploadedFiles/Main/Content/successfactors/rn-wombat-spec-med-pd-mar-2024.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a><a id="menur18q" title="https://www.rch.org.au/uploadedfiles/main/content/successfactors/aum-pd-dec-2023.pdf" href="https://www.rch.org.au/uploadedFiles/Main/Content/successfactors/registered-nurse-pd-wombat-ward.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a> to view the position description. About Wombat Ward: Wombat is currently a 16 bed General Medical ward that cares for children of all ages, from infants to adolescents with subspecialties of Allergy and Immunology, Haematology, Endocrinology and Rehabilitation. Wombat is also home to the Wurun Treatment Centre, which operates Monday to Friday and provides access to low-complexity procedures performed under sedation or general anaesthetic (GA) for oncology and haematology patients. <div> </div> <div>What We Offer:</div> <div> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum (and other additional salary-enhancing options!)</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Clinical Education Hub on-site to support continued training and professional development</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Hybrid work model, if applicable to role</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Convenient location & close to public transport</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Staff immunisation drives</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Special events</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Discounted Private Health Insurance</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities </li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Help when you need it most! Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport</li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets (retail discounts & more)</li> </ul> </div> <div> <div> Application process: </div> <div> 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. </div> <div> Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. For more information about this position please contact Isobel Standley, Nurse Unit Manager via email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> </div> </div> Why 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: 23 July 2026.

Registered Nurse - Specialty Medicine (50 Flemington Rd, AU) @ The Royal Children's Hospital

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