Clinical Nurse Educator, Emergency Department

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:

An opportunity has arisen to join the Emergency Department Education team as a Clinical Nurse Educator in a part time (0.6 EFT, 48hrs per fortnight) ongoing position. Working closely with the ED senior leadership team you will be responsible for the provision of continuing professional development for nurses across the RCH ED career progression pathway as they develop skills from an entry level through to advanced clinical standing.

Internally, this position will be known and/or referred to as: Clinical Nurse Educator, Emergency Department.

What you'll achieve:

• Lead the development, coordination and implementation of education programmes, study days and/or educational activities for nurses in collaboration with other members of the Nursing Education team
• Provide nursing education regarding organisational imperatives, changes or clinical updates as required
• Collaborate with Nursing Education Coordinator, Critical Care Division, the ED NUM and Nursing Education team colleagues to identify the education needs of nurses within the Emergency Department
• Demonstrate advanced strategic thinking skills when developing, implementing and evaluating education initiatives
• Promote and encourage evidence-based practice and education

Your skills and experience:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) administered though the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA)
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development, as evidenced in a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record/Professional Practice Portfolio
• Post Graduate Certificate in Nursing, Education, Paediatrics, ED or equivalent  
• Demonstrated understanding and experience of adult learning principles
• Experience working with learning management systems
• Extensive peadiatric Emergency Department clinical experience 
• Clinical Support Nurse or equivalent
• Preceptorship experience and knowledge
• Small or large group teaching experience

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

About the Department:

The Royal Children’s Hospital Emergency Department provides emergency care to children with ages ranging from newborns to  adolescents up the age of 18. Operating 24 hours, 7 days a week, approximately 90,000 patients are seen each year which equates to 250 patients per day, on average. The department includes 4 triage cubicles, 4 resus cubicles, 2 negative pressure isolation cubicles, 20 general assessment cubicles, 10 Fastrack care bays and 8 short stay bays.

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
• 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.

For more information about this position, please contact Nursing Education via email: nursing.education@rch.org.au or by phone on 93456716

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: 31 July 2026.