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Help build the shield against flu this season News article

Nurses from AMU after getting their annual flu vaccines.

The RMH researchers receive $1.8 million in funding for diabetes trial News article

Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) have been funded $1.8 million in the latest round of National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) Investigator Grants.

Procurement policy

When sourcing goods and services from the market, the Royal Melbourne Hospital is committed to following open, fair, and transparent sourcing processes.

Centre for Clinical Pastoral Education

Clinical Pastoral Education is an experiential educational process set within the context of direct pastoral ministry.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employment Plan

This plan aims to develop our strong, skilled and growing health workforce of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples across the organisation, including in clinical, non-clinical and leadership roles.

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.

Intensive Care RMH Service

The RMH Intensive Care Unit is located at the RMH Parkville. Find out more about the ICU contact and location details.

Building a more resilient and sustainable health system for Victorians News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) has played a central role in a cross-health system partnership that is collaborating to build a more resilient and sustainable health system for Victorians.

Parkville Precinct transitions to HealthLink for secure communication with GPs News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital and Parkville Precinct has transitioned to using HealthLink for the secure electronic delivery of discharge summaries and clinical correspondence to general practitioners (GPs) and specialist providers.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

We support a strong, diverse and effective team of professionals to deliver healthcare services to our community. It is why we are one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Severity of MS linked to distance from the equator News article

A large international study has found that the severity of multiple sclerosis (MS) can vary depending on latitude, with those living furthest from the equator worse affected by the disease.

Transition Care Program RMH Service

We provide short-term support for older adults following a stay in hospital.

Community partnerships

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) partners with our patients, consumers, carers, medical and university colleagues and industry across Melbourne and around the world.

Patients without a Medicare card

Patients who do not have a valid a Medicare card (called Medicare ineligible patients) are generally responsible for all costs associated with their treatment at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Virtual Fracture Clinic for health professionals

The Royal Melbourne Hospital Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC) was established in March 2017 after a funding grant from Better Care Victoria.

Parking near the RMH Elizabeth St

There is limited parking available at the RMH Elizabeth St. You must reserve a spot in advance to be able to access the car park.

Section 2: For projects where participants will be enrolled to the study

Complete section 2 if your project involves participant-facing documents such as information and consent forms, plain language statements, transcripts and survey questions.

RMH@Home Subacute RMH Service

We deliver geriatric evaluation management (GEM) and rehabilitation services in the comfort of a person's own home.

The RMH launches its first Community Engagement Strategy News article

Patients, consumers, carers, community members and staff came together to launch the first Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Community Engagement Strategy today.

Learn about the heart

The heart has four chambers. The two upper chambers (the right atrium and left atrium) receive blood as it returns from the body or the lungs. The lower chambers (the right and left ventricle) pump the blood out to the lungs or body.