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Medical Workforce Unit

The Medical Workforce Unit is responsible for the recruitment, credentialing and ongoing management and support of doctors in the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Kidney Transplantation RMH Service

We provide elective, emergency and kidney transplantation surgery for our patients.

About MDU

The RMH Metabolic Diseases Unit (MDU) is an internationally recognised service offering comprehensive treatment, care and support for people with genetic metabolic disorders.

Heart Failure RMH Service

We provide treatment for patients whose hearts do not pump enough blood for their body’s needs.

About ICU

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Intensive Care Unit (ICU) provides specialised critical care to patients who are acutely unwell or seriously injured. 

Our key performance areas

The Royal Melbourne Hospital publishes performance data on our key performance areas related to the quality of our services.

Artist’s paintings bringing calmness to the ICU News article

A Melbourne artist hopes her works bring a sense of calmness and tranquility to those who find themselves in the ICU waiting room of the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Surveys about your experience

Your satisfaction is important to us as, as well as to the Victorian Government.

Stage 1 (first year) registrars

We recruit first-year registrars (RANZCP Stage 1) and support them to complete their training with us over the years to come.

REDCap support

REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) is a secure web application for building and managing online surveys and databases

Stage 2 and 3 registrars

After first year, we have the capacity to rotate registrars through a broad range of positions that meet the RANZCP Stage 2 training requirements in consultation-liaison, child and adolescent and old age psychiatry training.

Smartphone app to help crack thunderstorm asthma code News article

A new thunderstorm asthma trial will begin at the RMH this year.

Our research

The RMH Kidney Care service is strongly committed to improvement through research and innovation. We have shown that ongoing research and quality initiatives lead to tangible improvements in clinical outcomes.

World-first clinical trial treating type 1 diabetes now underway News article

Lucy Lee is the first person to take part in the BANDIT clinical trial, which began at the Royal Melbourne Hospital this month.

Meet Kelly, the RMH’s 2021 Dry July Ambassador News article

Kelly O'Sullivan was no stranger to head and neck cancer. Her stepfather battled with the disease, but her diagnosis, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, still came as a shock.

Prepare for your job interview

This step of the job application pack explains what to expect from a job interview with the Royal Melbourne Hospital, how to get ready, and the types of questions you might be asked.

New era begins for Victoria’s mental health services News article

1 July marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new one for Victoria's mental health services, and we're excited to be part of this change.

Experts say physiotherapy should be added to cancer patient recovery News article

Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) say blood cancer patients should think about adding physiotherapy interventions to their treatment plans.

Interpreters and cultural support

Our Transcultural and Interpreter Services team provides professionally certified interpreting services to help you communicate with staff and be involved in your care while at the hospital.

Nurse-to-patient ratios

Our nurse-to-patient ratios define the minimum number of nurses expected on a ward. These ratios help make sure our patients are provided with the best nursing care possible.