2027 Postgraduate Renal Nursing Program

Reference Number: 54129:  2027 Postgraduate Renal Nursing Program 
Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time (PT) 
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) 
 

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. 

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

An exciting opportunity exists for enthusiastic, motivated & dedicated Registered Nurses to advance their careers within Renal Services in our Postgraduate Renal Nursing Program intakes for 2027. 

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:
Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role: 
The Renal services at Northern Health provide care for acute and chronic renal patients across northern region. Services are located at Epping, Broadmeadows, Craigieburn and Mernda campuses. 

 
Outpatient haemodialysis is provided to patients at the satellite units, while the In-centre Dialysis unit mainly provides haemodialysis to acute in-patients and to patients starting their first treatments. 

 
The Home Dialysis Training Unit support patients requiring peritoneal dialysis or haemodialysis to have home-based treatment. 

About the program: 

• Northern Health’s Postgraduate Nursing program in Renal Nursing commences in early February 2027 


• Program runs in partnership with UTAS 


• Students will be employed at Northern Health at minimum 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 EFT) 


• Students will rotate between the NH Renal units and Ward 4


• A full fee-paying program – NH staff will receive a fee discount as we hold a partnership with UTAS. Staff should expect to pay some out of pocked expenses 


• Students will be supported by experienced Clinical Nurse Educators, Clinical Support Nurses and Medical Nursing staff. 

To be successful in this role you will have: 

• Minimum of two years acute care Registered Nursing experience 


• Completed Supported Transition to Excellence in Practice (STEP Renal) or a minimum of 12 months experience in the Specialty area (Preferable), 


• Enrolled in the relevant university program 


• Commitment to a 12-month supported program inclusive of all academic and clinical requirements 


• Ability to work day, evening, weekend and night shifts as required by the unit, and to facilitate clinical assessment requirements and attend study days 


• Effective verbal and written communication skills 


• High level of reliability and professional conduct 


• Well-developed assessment, clinical reasoning, problem solving, organisation and prioritisation skills 


• Highly motivated and willingness to learn 


• Demonstrated provision of quality of patient care 

Next Steps . . .  

If you would like to progress your medical nursing career in a supportive and collaborative team, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. 

For further details, refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Jijimole Skariah, Clinical Nurse Educator via [email protected] or Nicole Psaila, Postgraduate Program Coordinator via [email protected] 

Applications close 25 September 2026

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program


• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support


• An inclusive and culturally safe space


• Access to salary packaging & EAP


• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.