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.

Nurse Unit Manager – Acute Dialysis
Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Full Time Ongoing position
• Join a renowned Specialty Unit
• Make a Meaningful Difference in Complex Patient Care

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Nurse Manager to lead our Dialysis Unit, a leading provider of renal care services. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and leading an inspiring nursing team, this is an outstanding leadership opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

About the Role

As Nurse Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day clinical and operational management of the Dialysis Unit. You will lead a dedicated team of nurses and support staff, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compassionate delivery of dialysis treatment to patients with chronic and acute renal conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership, direction, and supervision to nursing staff
• Manage rosters, staffing, and resource allocation
• Ensure the delivery of safe, evidence-based care in line with renal best practices
• Collaborate with nephrologists, allied health, and multidisciplinary teams
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators and patient outcomes
• Support staff development, performance, and professional growth
• Uphold infection control, risk management, and quality improvement standards

About You

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Extensive clinical experience and expertise in renal/dialysis nursing, including haemodialysis
• Minimum 3 years in a nursing management/leadership role (e.g. as NUM, ANUM or Team Leader)
• Postgraduate qualifications in renal nursing or health management (desirable)
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills
• A passion for delivering patient-centred care and leading high-performing teams

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home and our Elizabeth Street office
• Salary packaging options – increase your take-home pay by up to $12,000
• 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADOs (full time employees)
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• A strong values-based culture: People First | Lead with Kindness | Excellence Together
• A workplace committed to our Speaking Up for Safety culture

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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 safe 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.