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Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage. 

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Embark on a rewarding training opportunity and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

Applications are now open for our Graduate Certificate of Specialist Nursing Practice (Renal) program, commencing March 2026

About Us:

We deliver nephrology services throughout the south-eastern metropolitan region of Melbourne, extending into Gippsland, across nine sites in five locations. The current staff complement is over 350, including 29 nephrologists, five registrars, five residents and two nurse practitioners. We care for over 2,300 patients and conduct extensive clinical and laboratory research. Both research units are world renowned.

Monash Health is one of two hospitals in Australia conducting pancreas transplants for patients living in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. Ward 34 is the only ward at Monash to support the work up and post op care of these patients at Monash Health.

About the Post Grad Certificate:

Join our team in completing the Graduate Certificate of Specialist Nursing Practice (Renal) on a part time (64hrs/fortnight), fixed term (March 2026-March 2027) basis.

The course consists of theory and a comprehensive clinical practice placements, with the aim of developing nurse’s skills in Haemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Renal & Pancreas Transplant as well as problem solving, communication, and research skills.  You will have the opportunity to experience and learn from one of the largest nephrology multi-disciplinary teams in Victoria.

University Partnership:

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

For more course information:  https://online.acu.edu.au/

The course consists of four units offered online through ACU. At Monash Health, we provide clinical support and 0.8eft to enable the completion of clinical competencies.

What you bring

We are seeking candidates with nursing experience in Renal or acute care settings who are ready to excel in our units. Bring your passion and genuine interest to this acute field and provide exceptional patient care.

Your strong work ethic, self-motivation, and personal values will make a significant contribution to our team. As we strive to be leaders in our field, delivering progressive treatment and care, your adaptable nature and ability to thrive in a changing environment will be essential.

Your caring and engaging demeanour, along with your positive work attitude and exceptional communication skills, will allow you to connect effectively with patients and their families

You are an advocate of Monash Health’s Strategic Guiding Principles and are

• Dedicated to safe best practices and quality care
• Committed to delivering patient-centred care and advocating for your patients
• Enthusiastic, compassionate, and collaborative
• Excited to take ownership of take initiative and identify learning opportunities Ability to take initiative identify learning opportunities

What You Need:

• Bachelor or Nursing degree or equivalent
• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Ability to travel to all rotation sites including MMC, Moorabbin Hospital and Home Therapy Unit at Thomas St in Dandenong.
• Ability to work a Monday-Sunday rotating roster (ND will be required during ward rotations)

What We Offer:

• Access to Monash Health's in-house learning portals for expanding your acute clinical skills and knowledge
• Opportunities to enhance your leadership and project management skills
• Mentorship and career guidance

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call or email Elyshia Purcell (Ward 34 NM) on 0408633243 / Elyshia.purcell@monashhealth.org OR email Iggy Abraham (Renal CNE) at Ignatius.abraham@monashhealth.org.  

Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 18th October 2025