Nurse Practitioner

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.

Interested?

Click Apply to review the full job description and 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.

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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.