Clinical Nurse Consultant

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:Clinical Nurse Consultant - Neurofibromatosis

About the Role:

This is a part-time ongoing position at 30.4 hours (FTE 0.2) per fortnight as a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) - Neurofibromatosis. The Clinical Nurse Consultant works within the multidisciplinary team, providing and coordinating care for children with NF and their families. The CNC NF coordinates weekly NF meeting, ensuring appropriate services are involved in the care team, including Neurology, Paediatrics, Plastic Surgery, Ophthalmology, Neuropsychology, and Genetics. Key components of the role include triage of intake for new referrals to the NF clinic, clinical assessment and planning, research recruitment, appropriate screening and follow-up, paediatric phone review of patients taking MEK inhibitors and stimulants as part of their NF care. The CNC NF is the key point of contact for families of children with NF.

You will be responsible for:

• Provide expert clinical knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients within the area of specialisation
• Stay updated on current research, trends and advancements in nursing practice to enhance clinical knowledge and inform evidence-based care decisions
• Acts as a clinical resource, advisor and technical expert
• Collaborate and consult with healthcare teams, patients and families/carers to develop and implement patient care plans, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe and efficient care

To view the position description, please click here.

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff immunisation

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 Mark MacKay 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 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 3 November 2025