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The aim of the Nursing Education Department is to empower RCH nurses to achieve excellence in their professional practice through the provision of quality education and development opportunities.
Further information on the opportunities available can be found by clicking on the tabs on the left.
Post Graduate Scholarships - 2012
We are pleased to announce a funding opportunity for Registered Nurses working at the RCH and studying towards a Post Graduate Certificate or Post Graduate Diploma during 2012.
Nursing & Midwifery Policy (MNP), Department of Health have allocated the RCH Nursing Team seven (7) general nursing scholarships which are available on a shared cost model - the individual RN and the DoH contribute to the cost of undertaking the studies.
Further information can be found in the information guide which is attached to the application form below.
Application form & information sheets
- Applications Open : Wednesday 14th December 2011
- Applications Close: Wednesday 14th January 2012
- Applications reviewed and interviews (as required): 17th - 21st January 2012
- Applicants notified: Week of Monday 24th January 2012
2011 Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Nursing Development Scholarship
The annual scholarship of $50,000 offers a unique opportunity for an outstanding RCH nurse to further develop their career, while helping the RCH to achieve our vision of being a great children’s hospital. Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE, has generously given her name in perpetuity in support of this scholarship and the advancement of nursing at RCH.
Dame Elisabeth has been associated with the RCH since 1933 and has in that time demonstrated her commitment and dedication to the care, health and well being of the children of Victoria and beyond.
The successful winner of the Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Scholarship (2011) was Dr Sharon Kinney, Nurse Consultant, Research.
What's New
ConferenceLeave, Education & Training Leave - Updated
Funds are available to support RCH Nursing staff whose attendance at a conference, education or training opportunity enables the applicant to gain skills and knowledge that benefits both the applicant and the patients of the RCH, by enhancing their clinical care delivery and their leadership or management practice within the RCH. It is recommended that you read the procedure before applying; see Funding for Nursing Conference, Seminar or Workshops
New RCH Training & Orientation Plan for Nurses
This document provides an overview of the preparation, training and orientation program for nurses. Trained Super Users will provide teaching to End Users over a five week period.
The next Graduate Nurse Program GNP commences on January 30th, 2012 and 27th February, 2012. Online applications closed on 28th July at 5pm.
