Home Dialysis Regional Link Nurse

The Royal Melbourne Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $12,000 taxFree

Generous leave entitlements

Monthly accrued day off (EBA dependent

Job summary

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with renal nursing experience for a fixed-term part-time role delivering outreach clinics and home visits in Wodonga/Albury. You will coordinate pre- and post-education care and manage a primary caseload, educating patients on home dialysis options and providing home-based training.

You must have AHPRA registration, renal nursing qualifications, and strong communication and patient education skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA Division 1 registration.
• Postgraduate renal nursing qualification is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis.
• Strong communication, teaching and patient education skills.
• Evidence-based practice and proactive care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outreach nurse clinics and home visits across the Wodonga and Albury areas.
• Coordinate pre-dialysis and post-education care via in-person and telephone consultations.
• Manage a primary patient caseload with ongoing support and care coordination.
• Educate patients on home haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
• Deliver home-based training to support patients in safely managing dialysis.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient education

Renal nursing knowledge

Education

Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)

Postgraduate qualification in Renal Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse Div 1 Regional Link nurse - Community Health Nurse (sole) – CN5

• Fixed term part time | 64 hours per fortnight
• Be an active member of the home dialysis team and will contribute to quality improvement in all areas of service delivery
• Monday to Friday role, with occasional overnight travel to regional areas.

The RMH Kidney Care Home Dialysis Service (HDS) embraces a leadership role in evolving services to promote independence and well-being for people who choose the options and benefits of home haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.

The role of the regional link nurse role at Home Dialysis Services (Wodonga/Albury Campus) is the provision of patient and family oriented renal services that promote independence in the home setting in Wodonga/Albury and surrounding regional communities.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver outreach nurse clinics and home visits across the Wodonga and Albury areas.
• Coordinate pre-dialysis and post-education care through face-to-face and telephone consultations.
• Manage a primary patient caseload, providing ongoing support and care coordination.
• Educate patients on home haemodialysis (HHD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD).
• Deliver home-based training to support patients to safely manage their dialysis treatment.

About You

You are a dedicated Registered Nurse with strong renal nursing experience and a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. You bring:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
• Postgraduate qualification in Renal Nursing
• At least 3 years' experience in peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis
• Strong communication, interpersonal and patient education skills
• Ability to apply evidence-based practice and adapt care to patient needs
• An innovative, resourceful and team-focused approach
• A strong focus on patient outcomes and quality care
• Current Australian Driver's Licence

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.