The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing (Renal Nursing)

Applications Now Open

- Contribute to high-quality patient-centred care within one of Victoria's largest nephrology services and leading tertiary hospital
- Fixed term until March 2028 | 64 hours per fortnight
- Join a values driven organisation

Looking to grow your skills and deepen your knowledge in a special clinical area of Practice?

The Royal Melbourne

Hospital has a commitment to professional development of nurses.

Applications for the 2027 Royal Melbourne Hospital clinically supported postgraduate nursing programs in Renal Nursing are now open. This program provides registered nurses with the opportunity to develop advanced knowledge and clinical skills in the care of patients with acute and chronic kidney disease, haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, kidney transplantation, and associated renal therapies. The program combines supported clinical practice with postgraduate study, enabling participants to develop expertise in evidence-based renal nursing care while working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams.

Why Choose RMH?

Participants In The Renal Stream Will Have Opportunities To

- Complete rotations across nephrology ward, dialysis ward, and home dialysis services while completing your studies
- Develop specialist knowledge in nephrology nursing practice




- Gain experience caring for patients across a range of renal services
- Enhance skills in haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis care
- Learn about acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease management, and transplantation pathways
- Work within a supportive learning environment with dedicated clinical educators and experienced staff

About You

- You are an AHPRA Registered Nurse
- Curious, adaptable and committed to continuous learning
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Enthusiastic about working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

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.

Click Here To View The Full 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.

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 protected 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.

📌 2027 Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing - Renal Stream (Melbourne)
🏢 The Royal Melbourne Hospital
📍 Melbourne