Work Type: Part-time
Salary: $86,580 - $107,510
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Occupation not specified
Location: Location not specified
Reference: 15109
About the Role:
There are multiple permanent, part-time AND part-time Fixed Term (12 months) positions available from 32 to 72 hours per fortnight within the Wombat, General/Specialty Medicical Ward.
We are looking for Registered Nurses that are interested in developing paediatric nursing knowledge and skills to support the provision of general and specialty medical care at The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH). This is a great opportunity for Registered Nurses wanting to transition into a paediatric speciality nursing environment. You will be provided with ongoing professional support and development from an experienced and dedicated Nursing, Medical and Multidisipinary team.
Internally, this position will be known and/or referred to as: Registered Nurse - Specialty Medicine.
Classification for this position is in accordance with Award 22 - Registered Nurses and will range from YP3 (Grade 2, Year 2) to YP9 (Grade 2, Year 8 ), (FTE base salary $86,580.00 to $107,510.00 per annum, pro rata for part-time, plus Superannuation).
What you’ll achieve:
Your skills and experience:
If this sounds like you, or if you require more information, please click here to view the position description.
About Wombat Ward:
Wombat is currently a 16 bed General Medical ward that cares for children of all ages, from infants to adolescents with subspecialties of Allergy and Immunology, Haematology, Endocrinology and Rehabilitation. Wombat is also home to the Wurun Treatment Centre, which operates Monday to Friday and provides access to low-complexity procedures performed under sedation or general anaesthetic (GA) for oncology and haematology patients.
What We Offer:
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 Isobel Standley, Nurse Unit Manager via 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: 23 July 2026.