Registered Nurse - Department Allergy Immunology

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 .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 .Registered Nurse - Allergy Immunology

• Parkville, Melbourne location
• Part time ongoing role working across RCH and the Northern Hospital
• Challenging and rewarding work environment

About the RoleThis role is a permanent part time position at up to 0.6 FTE within the Allergy Immunology Department.You will be responsible for providing education and performing Allergy and Immunology medical challenges, providing skin prick testing, spirometry, and immunotherapy within the day medical setting.You will work across two sites including:

• The Northern Hospital: One day a week - where you will support clinicians in clinic, provide patient education, skin prick testing and challenge services.
• Allergy Challenge RCH: Up to two days a week - where you will provide care to patients who require allergy food and drug challenges, skin prick testing, spirometry, and immunotherapy.

Classification: YP3 - YP9What you will Achieve

• Undertake comprehensive holistic patient assessments and contribute to the development care planning, ensuring alignment with best practice and the individual needs of patients and families
• Provide direct care and support to patients and families, including administering medications, performing procedures, and monitoring vital signs
• Use critical thinking and analysis to plan evaluate and implement nursing care and undertake interventions that result in positive healthcare outcomes for the patient and their families
• Recognise changes in consumers' condition and take necessary action including reporting and escalation seeking appropriate assistance

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 (PPP).
• Employees are required to maintain compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure.
• Recent experience in an acute, medical, surgical, and/or speciality area of nursing
• Paediatric experience (desirable, not required)

If this sounds like you, click to view position description.About the Department - Allergy and ImmunologyPatients are referred to the Allergy and Immunology department for various appointments, including evaluation and treatment of allergic conditions including asthma, eczema, allergic rhinitis, food, insect, drug, latex allergies and immune disorders.What we Offer

• Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
• Culture of continuous improvement

Other Requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain.
• Valid Working with Children Check.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain
• Compliance with RCH '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 Anamaria Cvetkovski, Business Manager Ph: 03 9345 5701 Email: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 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 fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and 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 exemptionAre you ready to join our team?Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” buttonApplications close 14 May 2024