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.RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.About the Role:We are currently recruiting for an Oncology Clinical Nurse Educator. This is a part-time, ongoing position at 64 hrs per fortnight. In this role, you will be responsible for the continuing professional development education for nurses employed across inpatient and Ambulatory Oncology services, working collaboratively with Directors of Nursing, NUMs and the Nursing Education team to ensure the success of education programmes and activities in The Royal Children’s Hospital.Classification for this position is RN35, Educator (Non-Major) Year 3.What you'll achieve:Lead the development, coordination and implementation of programmes, study days and/or educational activities for nurses in collaboration with other members of the Nursing Education team.Provide nursing education regarding organisational imperatives, changes or clinical updates as required.Collaborate with Director, Nursing Education and Nursing Education team colleagues to identify the education needs of nurses and subsequently develop a hospital-wide education plan.Demonstrate advanced strategic thinking skills when developing, implementing and evaluating education initiatives.Promote and encourage evidence-based practice and education.Your skills and experience:Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) administered through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA).Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development, as evidenced in a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record/Professional Practice Portfolio.Post Graduate Certificate in Nursing, Education, Paediatrics or equivalent.Demonstrated understanding and experience of adult learning principles.Experience working with learning management systems.Extensive acute paediatric clinical experience.Clinical Nurse Specialist or equivalent.Preceptorship experience and knowledge.Small or large group teaching experience.If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.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 RCH Nursing Education Ph: 03 9345 6717 Email: nursing.education@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 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 backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disabilities.It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully 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.Are you ready to join our team?Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button.
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