Nursing Education Department
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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.
Conference Leave, Education & Training Leave
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
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.
Graduate Nurse Program 2013
- RCH online applications are accepted from June 4th 2012 until July 26th at 5pm
- Interviews will occur in late August 2012
- The 2013 Graduate Nurse Program (GNP) commences on January 21st (Group A) and February 18th (Group B)
