Job Description
Join the Royal Melbourne Hospital, one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers.
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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.
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Why Join RMH?
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Part time ongoing | 24 hours per fortnight | Based at City Campus
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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.
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Drive multidisciplinary care, education, research and quality improvement
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About The Role
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Key Accountabilities
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Provide advanced and autonomous clinical assessment, management and care for patients with CKD and kidney failure.
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Lead person‐centred care planning, education and decision support across the kidney care pathway.
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Identify and manage complex clinical needs, complications and treatment‐related issues, including medication management and supportive care.
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Lead multidisciplinary case conferences and collaborate with nephrology, palliative care, primary and community services to coordinate care.
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Provide clinical leadership, education and support to nursing staff and health professionals across RMH and community services.
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Lead the development of evidence‐based clinical practice, policies and pathways, contributing to research, quality improvement and service innovation.
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About You
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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.
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You Will Have
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Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and an approved Master of Nurse Practitioner qualification or be working towards one.
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Minimum five years' experience in nephrology and/or palliative care.
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Demonstrated advanced clinical assessment, critical thinking and decision‐making skills in complex patient care.
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Proven ability to provide high‐quality, person‐centred care and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
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Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience supporting education, research and quality improvement.
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A commitment to The Melbourne Way, with the ability to lead innovation, adapt to change and drive evidence‐based practice.
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Advantages Of Working At RMH
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Meaningful Work Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
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Growth opportunities Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
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Supportive Culture & Belonging Join in a diverse and values‐led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
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Innovation Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and current models of care.
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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.
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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).
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Work in the Parkville Precinct Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.
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Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.
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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.
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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.
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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.
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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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📌 Nurse Practitioner (Victoria)
🏢 The Royal Melbourne Hospital
📍 Victoria