Registered Nurse - Rosella Ward

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 part time/full time position to cover various leave types for six months (Fixed Term) within Rosella Ward - Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), with an option to transition to Nursing Workforce Department - Pool, working part time or full time, hours negotiable. You will be responsible for undertaking comprehensive holistic patient assessments and contributes to the development of care plans, ensuring alignment with best practice and the individual needs of patients and families. You will be working alongside key stakeholders communicating and collaborating effectively to ensure coordinated patient care is efficient and supports functioning of healthcare systems. 

Internally, this position may otherwise be known and/or referred to as: Registered Nurse - Rosella Ward.

Classification for this position will range from YP4 (RN Grade 2, Year 3) to YP9 (RN Grade 2, Year 8), base salary $89,284.00-$107,510.00 per annum, pro rata for part-time, plus superannuation. 

What you'll achieve:

• Provide culturally and cognitively appropriate healthcare education to patients and their families on conditions, treatment plans, and self-care strategies 
• Promote patient and family education and involvement in decision-making related to their healthcare
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the ongoing enhancement of nursing practices and patient outcomes 
• Serve as a role model for ethical nursing practices and professionalism 
• Collaborate and consult with the nursing team and other multidisciplinary team members to achieve desired health outcomes for patients and their families

Your skills and experience:

• Demonstrated clinical competence and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Recent nursing experience in a critical care department.

If this sounds like you, or if you would like more information, please click here to view the position description.

About the Department:

The Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) provides intensive care services to critically unwell patients from 0-18yrs from across Australia. RCH PICU is the designated statewide major trauma centre for paediatrics and collaborates with other health service providers within Victoria to provide specialised treatment for various services including liver transplant (Austin Health) and lung transplant (Alfred Health).

What we offer:

• 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!)
• Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training
• Clinical Education Hub on-site to support continued training and professional development
• Monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO) – 12 additional leave days per year, if FTE
• Hybrid work model, if applicable to role
• Convenient location & close to public transport
• Staff immunisation drives
• Special events
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities 
• 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
• Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
• Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets (retail discounts & more)

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 as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicants be sourced. 

For more information about this position please contact Aine Fitzsimons, Nurse Unit Manager via ph: ************ OR email: **************************

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 staff benefits 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 September 2026.