Job Description
Registered Nurse - 6W Dialysis Unit
Req ID:  8094
Posting Start Date:  26/08/2026
Advertisement End Date:  16/09/2026
Work Location:  The RMH Parkville (City campus)

Join the 6 West Dialysis Unit at The Royal Melbourne Hospital and provide specialised nursing care to patients requiring renal replacement therapies in an acute hospital setting.
Job Description: 

Registered Nurse – Division 1

Medical Services

 

Why Join RMH?

 

  • Part time ongoing opportunity | 64 hours per fortnight
  • City Campus | Close to public transport
  • 6W Dialysis Unit - RMH Kidney Care Service (KCS)

 

About the role

 

Join the 6 West Dialysis Unit at The Royal Melbourne Hospital and provide specialised nursing care to patients requiring renal replacement therapies in an acute hospital setting.

 

The unit supports a range of complex renal services, including acute haemodialysis for inpatients with acute kidney failure, plasma exchange for pre- and post-kidney transplant patients, and maintenance haemodialysis for chronic outpatients.

 

As an integral member of the Dialysis Unit, you’ll work closely with the nephrology medical team, nephrology ward service, satellite dialysis team and broader multidisciplinary team to assess, plan and deliver safe, high-quality patient care throughout dialysis treatment.

 

The position includes rostered morning and afternoon shifts, weekends and public holidays, with participation in after-hours on-call also required.

 

Key Accountabilities

 

  • Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and deliver high-quality haemodialysis care in an acute hospital setting.
  • Initiate, monitor and safely complete haemodialysis treatments in line with clinical protocols.
  • Assess, manage and maintain dialysis vascular access, including AVF, AVG and CVC.
  • Identify and troubleshoot vascular access issues and respond to changes in patient condition.
  • Provide safe, effective and patient-centred care throughout the dialysis treatment.

 

About You

 

You are an experienced Registered Nurse with strong haemodialysis expertise and a commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care. You will also bring:

 

  • Current Division 1 Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA
  • Postgraduate qualification in Renal Nursing
  • Minimum 2 years’ haemodialysis nursing experience
  • Strong patient assessment and clinical decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to apply best-practice models to nursing practice
  • A strong focus on patient outcomes and effective teamwork
  • An innovative, resourceful and adaptable approach to care

 

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.

 

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.
Name and Contact:  Yuanping Chen 93427006
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 (https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/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.