Renal Physiologist

Why Join RMH?

• Multiple opportunities available
• Flexible Roster | Day and afternoon shifts, and weekend work
• Coburg, Essendon and Parkville locations

About the Role

Join the RMH Kidney Care Service as a Clinical Renal Physiologist and play an important role in delivering specialist care to patients with acute and chronic kidney disease, supporting their treatment, rehabilitation and ongoing wellbeing.

Working across The Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Metropolitan Satellite Dialysis Area units, you will deliver safe, evidence-based haemodialysis and other renal replacement therapies while supporting patients throughout their treatment journey.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality haemodialysis and renal replacement therapies in line with clinical standards.
• Assess, monitor and respond to patients' clinical needs, including vascular access and medication management.
• Provide person-centred care, education and support in partnership with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Support the effective operation of the dialysis service through quality improvement and safe clinical practice.
• For Grade 2 clinicians, contribute to education, research, staff development and service improvement initiatives.

About You

• Bachelor of Science in a relevant field or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience and/or post graduate qualifications as a clinical renal physiologist
• NZASRDP membership
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to collaborative, interdisciplinary care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous learning.

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful Work
  Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• 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)
• 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.
• 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.

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.