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Hub helping patients get faster access to endoscopies News article

Five hospitals from the West Metro Health Service Partnership (HSP), including the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), have partnered in an innovative hub to cut wait times for hundreds of patients requiring an endoscopy.

Donanemab in early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease Research study

A study to determine the safety and efficacy of a drug called donanemab in treating or delaying the progression of Alzheimer’s dementia.

Ethics Office

All research in Australia involving human participants is reviewed by an independent group called a Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC).

New study finds thrombectomy benefits patients with large ischaemic strokes News article

A recent study has shown that endovascular thrombectomy, a minimally invasive procedure that removes blood clots, can improve the outcomes of patients with large ischaemic strokes.

First Nations Health Unit RMH Service

Our First Nations Health Unit and liaison officers are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of First Nations patients and consumers through advocacy, education and support.

International recruitment and sponsorship opportunities

Are you an internationally qualified nurse currently residing outside of Australia or qualify to be sponsored? Find out more about our nursing opportunities.

Research integrity

Research integrity is a way of thinking and behaving that ensures that research undertaken is trustworthy.

Neuropsychiatry RMH Service

We diagnose and treat patients with symptoms and illnesses of the mind and brain, including complex neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders.

Our partners

We work with a range of external services and partner organisations to ensure we meet the needs of people who access our mental health and wellbeing services.

Lancet study debunks one of the greatest mental health myths News article

Research published in the June Lancet Psychiatry 2017 journal showed that physical assaults in a UK psychiatric hospital reduced by 39% when a smoke-free policy was introduced and supported with proper clinical treatment of nicotine withdrawal.

Angiogram

When your doctor wants you to have an angiogram, you come to Radiology for a procedure to enable us to see specific blood vessels and arteries inside your body.

Ketamine Treatment RMH Service

We provide a 3-week course of low-dose intravenous ketamine treatment for eligible consumers with difficult-to-treat depression.

World’s first study confirms acute stroke treatment is influenced by ethnicity and race News article

An international, randomised controlled ischaemic stroke trial, DIRECT-SAFE suggests acute stroke treatment should be adapted based on ethnicity and race. 

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation RMH Service

We provide care, treatment and support for critically ill patients when conventional heart and lung support provided in ICU has failed.

New add-on therapy to infliximab for ulcerative colitis Research study

A clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of a new add-on therapy (PF-06687234) to infliximab.

New study offers hope for depressed middle-aged Australians News article

Depression can be a debilitating illness that affects individuals of all ages, but especially middle-aged and older Australians who are at increased risk of reduced psychosocial functioning.

The RMH anaesthetics registrar wins Heart Foundation 2023 Vanguard Grant News article

Congratulations to the RMH Anaesthetics Registrar and University of Melbourne Honorary Senior Research Fellow Dr Luke Perry, who, with research colleagues, received a 2023 Vanguard Grant from the National Heart Foundation.

Postgraduate Mental Health Nurse Program

We offer opportunities for Grade 2 registered nurses who have completed a graduate mental health nurse program to undertake a formal supportive program while completing a postgraduate mental health nursing qualification.

The RMH administers new COVID-19 treatment News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) was Victoria’s first health service to administer sotrovimab for COVID-19 treatment. 

Write your cover letter

This step of the job application pack explains how to use your cover letter to introduce yourself to the recruitment manager and indicate why you’re a strong match for the role.