Clinical Nurse Consultant

Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery

Reference: 15383

About the Role:

This is a part-time, Fixed Term position to cover Secondment Leave for 12 months at 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 EFT). As the national provider for Paediatric Cardiac Transplantation and the national leader in Paediatric VAD services, we are looking for experienced nurses to work within a team providing expert comprehensive clinical consultation to our paediatric and adolescent patients.

As the Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC), you will incorporate the entire spectrum of Heart Failure, including but not limited to workup, development of individual protocols, national activation, national-level transplant coordination and surgical consultation for VAD implant. You will also lead staff and family education, as well as post-transplant management and patient transition to adult services.

The successful candidate will be appointed from ZF4 (Clinical Nurse Consultant A) to ZJ4 (Clinical Nurse Consultant B), $121,695.60 to $128,102.00 per annum, pro rata for part-time, plus superannuation.

• 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 transplant nursing and VAD nursing
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• The ability to demonstrate flexibility to changing priorities and environment
• Well-developed management and leadership skills
• A relevant Post Graduate qualification (or working towards)

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
• Hybrid work model, if applicable to role
• Convenient location & close to public transport
• 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
• Unlimitedaccess 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

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 offerthe opportunity towork 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,andoffers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.

Applications close Monday 28 September 2026 at 11.59pm

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