Nursing Education Coordinator - Critical Care

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.

Job Title: Nursing Education Coordinator- Critical Care

• On site at The Royal Children’s Hospital Parkville
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Permanent, Full Time, nursing educational leadership position 
• Excellent employee benefits including salary packaging
• Ongoing leadership, training and professional development opportunities
• Pro-active and supportive leadership

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Nursing Education Coordinator- Critical Care to join our newly established Nursing Education leadership team. This is one of four new Nursing Education Coordinator positions, reporting to the Director of Nursing Education, and aligned to one of the following clinical education streams:

• Medicine & Ambulatory
• Surgery
• Critical Care
• Learner Programs

This role presents an exciting opportunity to influence, lead and support contemporary nursing education across a dynamic paediatric healthcare environment at the RCH.

The role is a Permanent Full-Time position at 1.0 EFT / 80 hours per fortnight within the Nursing Education Department.

The Nursing Education Coordinator provides leadership in the planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence‑based nursing education aligned with organisational priorities, professional standards and workforce needs. Working in close partnership with clinical leaders, educators and multidisciplinary teams, the role supports the development of a capable, confident and future‑focused nursing workforce.

As the Nursing Education Coordinator, you will work collaboratively across education and clinical teams while maintaining a key portfolio focus aligned to your designated stream.

Classification for this position will range from XB1 - XB2 classification codes (FTE base salary $130,582.4 to $133,686.8 per annum, plus superannuation)

What you’ll achieve:

• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of high‑quality nursing education programs aligned with contemporary practice
• Coordinate education strategies that support workforce capability, safety, quality and professional development
• Collaborate with operational leadership, educators and other key stakeholders to identify learning needs and priorities
• Support the professional development of nurses across the clinical continuum, including early career to advanced practice roles
• Contribute to organisational education governance, project work and continuous improvement initiatives
• Apply best‑practice educational principles, innovation and digital learning approaches
•  Champion interprofessional learning in practice

Your skills and experience

You are a passionate nursing education leader with strong clinical capability and the ability to influence and inspire others. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to advancing nursing practice through education.

You will have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with postgraduate qualifications in nursing (preferably Masters)
• Relevant postgraduate qualification (preferably Masters) in education, leadership or a related field (or working towards)
• Extensive clinical experience relevant to specialty stream
• Demonstrated significant experience in nursing education, professional development or clinical education leadership within a health care setting
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and evaluate education programs aligned with organisational and workforce priorities
• Strong communication, relationship‑building and organisational skills
• A commitment to evidence‑based practice, innovation and continuous improvement

Critical care stream specific criteria:

• Demonstrated clinical and/or education experience within critical care environments (e.g. ICU, HDU, ED or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of high acuity nursing practice, advanced assessment and clinical decision making
• Experience designing and delivering education for complex, high risk clinical environments
• Ability to support advance practice education, and postgraduate practice pathways

If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.

About the Department

The Nursing Education Department is undergoing a period of transformation to strengthen our capability and continue delivering contemporary, high‑quality nursing education. This evolution reflects emerging models of care, workforce needs and advances in education practice, with a strong focus on innovation, collaboration and alignment to organisational priorities. The newly established Nursing Education leadership structure provides an exciting opportunity to shape future‑focused education strategies that support clinical excellence, professional development and positive patient outcomes.

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Parkville location and close to public transport

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 Adj A/ Prof Michelle Rutherford, Director Nursing Education Email: michelle.rutherford@rch.org.au

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 26/05/2026