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>.<ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Hub of medical precinct in Parkville, Melbourne</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Friendly and dynamic team</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ongoing training and development opportunities</li> </ul> About the Role: In this role you will be responsible for ensuring that clinical practice and delivery of care is consistent with Royal Children's Hospital and Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia standards. This is done by providing comprehensive, safe, evidence-based practice across a range of contexts, to facilitate optimal health outcomes for our patients. This is an exciting opportunity within the Surgical and Neuro Care Ward , where you will use your integrated nursing health care knowledge and skills to provide safe and effective care. We offer excellent professional development to enhance your nursing practice and conduct comprehensice and systematic nursing assessments to improve the quality of our nursing care provided in Cockatoo Ward. We currently have ongoing opportunities, for part-time and full-time roles with flexible rostering options available. What you'll achieve: <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Integrate nursing health care knowledge and skills to provide safe and effective care</li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Demonstrate analytical skills in assessing and evaluating health information</li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Participate in quality improvement activities</li> </ul> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Plan nursing care in consultation with others (i.e. multidisciplinary health care team)</li> </ul> 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 $84,188 - $107,510 per annum, pro rata for part-time, plus Superannuation). Your skills and experience: <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development, as evidenced in a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record/Profession al practice Portfolio</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Flexibility and availability for shifts across wards will be highly valued</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Acute Nursing Experience</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Demonstrated paediatric oncology experience would be required </li> </ul> If this sounds like you, click <a title="" href="https://www.rch.org.au/uploadedFiles/Main/Content/successfactors/grade-2-registered-nurse-cockatoo.pdf " target="_self">here</a> to view the position description. About Cockatoo - Surgical and Neuro Care: Cockatoo - Surgical and Neuro Care Ward cares for patients aged from infancy to adolescence from Victoria, Australia and internationally. The clinical staff provide comprehensive care to patients with neurological,, neurosurgical, metabolic, endocrine and complex gastroenterology and hepatology conditions. What we offer: <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Staff Wellbeing Hub</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Early Learning Centre childcare</li> </ul> Other requirements: <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Valid Working with Children Check</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 Elise McDonald email:[email protected] Would you like to hear form our versatile nurses who are caring for our patients in Cockatoo? Have a look at our blog post - <a href="https://blogs.rch.org.au/news/2017/04/28/meet-our-nurses-cockatoo/">https://blogs.rch.org.au/news/2017/04/28/meet-our-nurses-cockatoo/</a>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 XXXXX

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

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