Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Clinical Nurse Educator
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About the Department
The Children’s Cancer Centre (CCC) at Monash Children’s Hospital (MCH) cares for approximately 30% of Victoria’s childhood cancer patients. The CCC-MCH is also the primary treating team at Monash Health for children with haematological conditions. The CCC has an ambulatory care unit that is capable of providing complex cancer care across the disease continuum and admits children with haematological and oncological conditions to the paediatric inpatient units within MCH.
About the Role
Join our team as a Clinical Nurse Educator on a part time 0.4EFT, fixed term basis (6th December 2026), working out of the Children's Cancer Centre at Monash Children's Hospital. In this role, you will be guided under the leadership of the nurse manager and working with the broader Paediatric Haematology and Oncololgy multidisciplinary team.
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Coordinate paediatric oncology professional development for Monash Children’s paediatric nurses
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Work with key stakeholders to achieve a consistent approach to continuing professional development for nurses caring for children with cancer including the promotion of quality improvement, evidence-based practice and research.
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Facilitate chemotherapy education and accreditation of staff within Monash Children’s Hospital
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Identify gaps in current education and develop new education to address this
About You
To be successful in this healthcare role, you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience, and attributes:
Outline skills / experience / attitude
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Paediatric oncology experience in the acute care setting
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Chemotherapy accreditation by the Children’s Cancer Centre, or equivalent tertiary hospital
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Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in use of chemotherapy protocols and study requirements
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Experience in formal or informal education
- Current knowledge of trends in paediatric oncology nursing practice
- A passion for education, professional development and quality improvement
Why you will love working with us
Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are a highly skilled, collaborative, and welcoming team where the only limit in your career is you. Upon your appointment, we will provide you with
- A supportive and cohesive team.
- Professional development opoortunities.
- Opportunities for you to use your experience in the role to inform and drive initiatives within the broader units and programs.
- Salary packaging.
- Onsite Gym options and ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Rhiannon Barrow at Rhiannon.Barrow@MonashHealth.org.
Position Description can be found here.
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: Sunday 3rd May, 11.59pm