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

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Nephrology Nurse Practitioner – Chronic Kidney Disease
Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Join Nephrology Services at The Royal Melbourne Hospital
• Work with a diverse and supportive team
• Ongoing Part Time position – 64 hours per fortnight

The Royal Melbourne Hospital 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. Underpinning our clinical and research capabilities is a resounding commitment to person-centred values-based healthcare.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Nephrology Nurse Practitioner to join our RMH Kidney Care team.  

Your new role

• A leadership role in the provision of effective and timely care to patients with CKD including the care and management of their progressive kidney disease
• Educate and support patients to make person-centred decisions about their care, navigate the CKD care pathways and adapt to living with kidney failure
• Collaborate with a diverse multi-disciplinary team, including Nephrologists, acute care team, palliative care services, primary health and community-based services 
• Contribute to research and quality improvement in our service delivery so that we can continue to improve our care in a person-centred model into the future

 About You:

• Registration as a Registered Nurse under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act (2009) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Achieved or Working towards an approved “Masters of Nurse Practitioner” qualification OR a Masters assessed as equivalent in qualification
• A minimum of 5 years prior experience in Nephrology and / or palliative care environment
• Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary health care team
• Demonstrated provision of high-quality patient care
• Advanced assessment, problem solving, critical thinking and organisational skills
• Demonstrated role in research, quality and presentation of works in professional forums

Benefits:

• Be part of a supportive and values-driven workplace culture
• Career growth opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development
• Access to Health & Wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Staff Peer Support
• Salary packaging, on-site car parking, and great public transport access

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 Interested? Don't delay, click apply now! Interviews and recruitment is ongoing and we may close the role earlier if we find a suitable candidate.

If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us.

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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.