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The Royal Children''s Hospital Melbourne Parkville VIC2d ago , from The Royal Children''s HospitalThe Royal Childrens Hospitals (RCH) Vision is A world where all kids thrive.RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Childrens Campus, partnering with Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Childrens 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.RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.Two Neonatologist positions available:Fixed term 12 months 17.5hrs/weekOngoing 17.5 hrs/weekMelbourne, VictoriaSalary Packaging OptionsThe Role:In April 2022 the PIPER Neonatologist model transitioned to a 24/7 on duty model. We are seeking applicants for a part time, ongoing and fixed term appointments available to commence February, 2026 to cover a resignation and parental leave. The Paediatric Infant and Perinatal Emergency Retrieval service (PIPER) is based at The Royal Children''s Hospital campus in Parkville. The PIPER Neonatal Consultant group comprises 18 Neonatologists who provide cover 24/7 with onsite cover from 0700-2100 weekdays and from 0700-1900 on weekends. They primarily manage emergency referrals and retrievals. Additional roles include participating in clinical governance, education, research and administration activities of the service.You will be responsible for:Leading the triage and stabilisation advice process including identification of an appropriate receiving unit bedWorking with nursing colleagues to ensure appropriate solutions for complex clinical and logistic issuesLeading escalation processesClinical governance activities including case review and quality improvement initiativesLeading and participating in multidisciplinary education activities which may include outreach education in non-tertiary hospitalsLeading and participating in researchProviding professional guidance and support for the services JMS and nursing staffFor more information on the role, please click here for the position description.You will have:FRACP or equivalent in NeonatologyDemonstrated capacity to work harmoniously and collaboratively within a small teamProven leadership skillsSpecialist Medical Registration with AHPRAOther information and how to apply:Applicants must apply online attaching certified credentials and a completed SMS Application for Appointment Form.The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.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 worldclass 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 awardwinning health and wellbeing program.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 Childrens 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 Childrens 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr