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Nurse Practitioner
Req ID: 8019
Posting Start Date: 11/08/2026
Advertisement End Date: 09/09/2026
Work Location: The RMH Parkville (City campus)
Join the Royal Melbourne Hospital, one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.
Our Nephrology Department has a national and international reputation for providing highest quality, evidence based and cutting-edge health services for people with kidney disease and kidney failure.
Job Description:
Why Join RMH?
Part time ongoing | 24 hours per fortnight | Based at City Campus
Join our Nephrology team at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, internationally recognised for delivering high-quality, evidence-based and cutting-edge care to people with kidney disease and kidney failure.
Drive multidisciplinary care, education, research and quality improvement
About the role
As an experienced Nephrology Nurse Practitioner at RMH, you will provide clinical leadership in the delivery of effective, timely and person-centred care to people living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), supporting the management of progressive kidney disease and the transition to kidney failure where required.
You will empower patients and their families through education, clinical support and shared decision-making, helping them navigate their care pathway and make informed choices aligned with their values and preferences.
Working autonomously and collaboratively, you will partner with nephrologists and a broad multidisciplinary team, including acute care, palliative care, primary health and community-based services, to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care. You will also contribute to research, education and quality improvement initiatives that strengthen evidence-based practice and enhance the delivery of person-centred kidney care.
Key Accountabilities
Provide advanced and autonomous clinical assessment, management and care for patients with CKD and kidney failure.
Lead person-centred care planning, education and decision support across the kidney care pathway.
Identify and manage complex clinical needs, complications and treatment-related issues, including medication management and supportive care.
Lead multidisciplinary case conferences and collaborate with nephrology, palliative care, primary and community services to coordinate care.
Provide clinical leadership, education and support to nursing staff and health professionals across RMH and community services.
Lead the development of evidence-based clinical practice, policies and pathways, contributing to research, quality improvement and service innovation.
About You
You are an experienced Nephrology Nurse Practitioner with strong clinical expertise in chronic kidney disease and a commitment to delivering person-centred, values-based care. You bring advanced clinical practice, strong multidisciplinary collaboration and the ability to lead, educate and influence improvements in kidney care.
You will have:
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and an approved Master of Nurse Practitioner qualification or be working towards one.
Minimum five years’ experience in nephrology and/or palliative care.
Demonstrated advanced clinical assessment, critical thinking and decision-making skills in complex patient care.
Proven ability to provide high-quality, person-centred care and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience supporting education, research and quality improvement.
A commitment to The Melbourne Way, with the ability to lead innovation, adapt to change and drive evidence-based practice.
Benefits of Working at RMH
Meaningful Work
Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
Career Growth
Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
Supportive Culture & Belonging
Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
Innovation
Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
World-Class Excellence
Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
Enjoy great employee benefits
Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
Work in the Parkville Precinct
Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.
Position Description
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Interested?
Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.
Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.
Name and Contact: Monica Guest 0402042245
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.
The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.
RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards .
As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.
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