Job Description
Work Location: The RMH Parkville (City campus) & The RMH Royal Park
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The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers.
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Job Description:
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Delirium Nurse Practitioner
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Why Join RMH?
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Full time on going opportunity
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Parkville location | Close to public transport
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Join a values led organisation
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About the role
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The Royal Melbourne Hospital is seeking an experienced and innovativeNurse Practitioner - Delirium and Cognitive Careto provide advanced clinical leadership, expert assessment and evidence-based care for patients experiencing delirium, dementia and other cognitive impairments across inpatient services.
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Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, the Nurse Practitioner will drive best-practice care, support early recognition and management of delirium, enhance patient and carer experiences, and contribute to service development, education, research and quality improvement initiatives.
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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician to influence clinical practice across RMH and lead initiatives that improve outcomes for some of our most vulnerable patients.
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Key Accountabilities
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Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, management and follow-up for patients with delirium, dementia and cognitive impairment.
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Lead evidence-based delirium prevention, assessment and management, including quality improvement to reduce hospital-acquired delirium.
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Provide expert clinical leadership, consultation and education to multidisciplinary teams.
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Coordinate referrals, care planning, medication management,



discharge planning and transitions for patients with complex cognitive health needs.
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Lead and contribute to research, audits, evaluation, policy development and professional education initiatives.
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About You
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Registered Nurse and endorsed Nurse Practitioner in Australia, with a Master of Nursing and current MBS/PBS prescriber credentials.
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Advanced clinical expertise in delirium and cognitive care, with autonomous practice and strong clinical reasoning.
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Demonstrated clinical leadership, including mentoring, education and multidisciplinary collaboration.
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Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.
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Commitment to quality improvement, research, professional development and protected, person-centred care, with proficiency in EPIC EMR.
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Benefits 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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Career Growth 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 new 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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Position Description
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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.

📌 Delirium Nurse Practitioner (Victoria)
🏢 Melbourne Health
📍 Victoria