Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $115,289 - $115,289
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs
Reference: 15366
Post Acute Care - Registered Nurse (HITH/PAC Level 1)
About the Role
This is a 6 month Fixed Term Full time position until 14th March 2027 at 80 hours per fortnight within the Complex Care Hub Post Acute Care program.
The Post Acute Care (PAC) Service forms part of the Complex Care Hub and is a statewide, short-term, multidisciplinary service supporting children and young people at home following an acute hospital admission or Emergency Department presentation. The program goal of the service is to assist tranisioning children and their families from the hospital bact to a home environment. It aims to enhance and maintain the independence of both the patient and their caregiver, ensuring that the child can continue theri recovery and care in the comfort of their home. The program provides vital support to ease the challenges of adjusting to post-hospital care, promoting a seamless and sato improve and maintain a patient/carer's independence within the community, supporting a smooth transition from inpatient setting to home environment.
This role involves close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to educate patients and families, on organisational processes which support discharge and link with community supports.
The purpose of the Post Acute Care Registered Nurse role is:
Classification for this position is at Yu15 (FTE base salary $115,289.20 per annum, plus superannuation).
Your Skills and Experience
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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 applicant be sourced.
For more information about this position please contact Michelle Taverna, Nurse Unit Manager, Ph: 9345 6868 Email: [email protected]
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 28 September 2026