Regional Coordinator (Registered Nurse) - Paediatric Rehabilitation

Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives. 

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse to join our team as Regional Coordinator to cover long service leave from 14 September 2026 - 18 December 2026. Based primarily at Monash Children's Hospital, Clayton, this role will support the delivery of paediatric rehabilitation services across the Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service (VPRS), with occasional travel to other sites as required.

Working within an interdisciplinary team, you will provide specialist rehabilitation services to children and adolescents recovering from major illness, injury, or elective procedures. You will deliver evidence-based, family-centred care that supports participation in everyday activities and helps children achieve their rehabilitation goals.

The role provides the opportunity to work with a diverse paediatric caseload, including children with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, spinal injuries, functional neurological disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, and other complex rehabilitation needs. You will lead referral triage and assessments, develop and implement tailored rehabilitation programs, coordinate care and provide education aligned with the VPRS model of care. 

You will also play an important role in building strong partnerships with families, schools, community services, and multidisciplinary colleagues to support positive outcomes for children and their families.

About Us

The Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service (VPRS) is a statewide specialist service which caters for the complex rehabilitation needs of children and adolescents after major injury, medical illness, and congenital conditions who undergo interventions aimed at functional maximisation.  VPRS has 8 sites Eastern Health, Bendigo Health, Barwon Health, Ballart Health, Goulbourn Valley Health, Latrobe Regional Hospital and at The Royal Children’s Hospital.  VPRS utilises a child and adolescent specific interdisciplinary care model according to best practice and will assist in delivering hospital, community- and home-based services.  The service has a key role in providing long-term specialist follow-up clinics and ensuring transition to adult-based services where required.

About You

You are a dedicated registered nurse with experience in rehabilitation and or paediatric and adolescent care. You have strong clinical skills in assessment, both inpatient and outpatients, understand discharge planning, and are committed to evidence-based practice. With excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities, you work well both independently and in a team. You will also have experience providing nitrous sedation for children and young people during procedures. 

Qualification & licence requirements include: 

• Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA (post grade qualifications are desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in rehabilitation and or paediatric care
• Drivers Licence

In Return 

As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:

• Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options.
• Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth.
• Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
• Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
• Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging.

At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation. 

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Elise Colgrave, Acting VPRS Manager on 0436 191 ***.

Position Description Attachment can be found here.

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: Wednesday 26th August, 11.59pm