Community Nurse - Home Dialysis Service

Community Nurse – Home Dialysis Service

Why Join RMH?

• Part time fixed term until January 2027 | 32 hours per fortnight
• Work within a supportive, specialist renal team committed to patient independence

• Monday to Friday, with no weekend or public holiday rostered duties.

About the role

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Victoria's leading public health services, renowned for excellence, innovation and compassionate care. We are currently seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Kidney Care Home Dialysis Service (HDS) at the Royal Park Campus.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support patients and families who have chosen the independence and benefits of home renal replacement therapy, including peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis

Key Accountabilities

• Provide patient and family-centred renal education, training and clinical support.
• Empower patients to safely and confidently manage dialysis at home.
• Provide case management and ongoing clinical support across the patient journey.
• Deliver outreach clinics and home visits across metropolitan and regional/rural settings.
• Work collaboratively with nephrology teams, GPs, community groups and external stakeholders.
• Support continuity of care through effective coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Participate in overnight regional and rural visits as required.

About You

You are an experienced renal nurse with strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to work autonomously across hospital and community settings. You will bring:

• Postgraduate qualification in Renal Nursing or relevant critical care specialty
• Minimum 2 years’ current renal nursing experience
• Strong clinical assessment, time management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide patient education and support self-management
• Current Australian driver’s licence, Basic Life Support and Microsoft Office skills
• Experience in acute renal or community nursing and supporting change is desirable

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful WorkMake a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career GrowthAccess learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & BelongingJoin in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• InnovationHelp shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class ExcellenceWork 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 benefitsSalary 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 PrecinctWork 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.