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 Child Safe Standards. 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 here.
About the Role:
This is a Fixed Term Part Time position for 12 months at 32 hours per fortnight within the Cardiology department. As a Specialist Service for Paediatric Pulmonary Hypertension, we are looking for an experienced nurse to work within a team providing expert comprehensive clinical consultation to our paediatric and adolescent patients.
As the Clinical Nurse Consultant, you will provide comprehensive clinical care, support and education to the patient, families and health team members. This encompasses nursing care from time of referral, throughout diagnostic work-up testing and time of diagnosis; commencement of therapies and continuation of all aspects of inpatient and outpatient care of this group.
What you'll achieve:
* You will provide expert clinical knowledge and skills, in the assessment and management of patients within area of specialisation
* You will coordinate the development and review of clinical guidelines for the service using an evidenced based approach and participates in developing these across the organisation
* You will develop and deliver educational programs, workshops and in-service training for nurses and other health care professionals within the service and organisation
* You will contribute to quality by identifying areas for improvement, collecting and analysing data and implementing evidence-based strategies
* You will provide leadership and guidance to nurses, promoting a positive work environment and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Your skills and experience:
* A current nursing registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
* Paediatric cardiac/acute ICU nursing experience, preferably five years or more
* Clinical experience and knowledge of paediatric cardiac pulmonary hypertension nursing
* The ability to demonstrate flexibility to changing priorities and environment
* A relevant Post Graduate qualification (or working towards)
If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.
What we offer:
* Discounted on-site car parking
* Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Other requirements:
* Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
* Valid Working with Children Check
* Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure
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!
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 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 fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and 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
Applications close 21 November 2024