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.
About the Role: This is a Fixed Term Full Time position covering Parental Leave from 23 February 2025 to 22 February 2026 within the Operating Theatres department. You will be responsible for providing leadership to staff throughout the Operating Suite, ensuring that clinical practice and delivery of care provided by staff is consistent with The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) and Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australian standards through comprehensive, safe and evidence-based practice to facilitate optimal health outcomes.
What you'll achieve: Maintain quality standards and excellence in clinical outcomes through evidence-based practice, research, education, and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.Develop and improve the Unit/Ward operations to ensure ongoing financial sustainability and service delivery efficiencies by managing the ward/unit budget, process improvements, and implementation of strategic initiatives.Plan nursing care based on patient-family centred principles and in consultation with the multidisciplinary health care team.Promote and develop a dynamic, flexible, resilient, and skilled workforce through effective staff management and professional development opportunities.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 (AHPRA).Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development, as evidenced in a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record/Professional Practice Portfolio (PPP).Previous experience in paediatrics is desirable.Extensive years of nursing experience in a perioperative environment.If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.
What we offer: Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!Parkville location and close to public transport.Discounted on-site car parking.Other requirements: Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain.Valid Working with Children Check.Compliance with RCH's "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!
For further information about this role please contact Rosemary Aisbett, Director of Clinical Operations on 03 9345 5057. 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 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.
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