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Sending and receiving mail

If you're staying at the Royal Melbourne Hospital for a longer period of time, people can send mail to be delivered directly to your ward. The RMH Parkville hospital has an Australia Post outlet if you wish to send mail or pay bills.

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.

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.

Revolutionising diabetes care: RMH patient Yasmin’s journey with advanced tech News article

This National Diabetes Week (14 to 21 July), we’re spotlighting the life-changing impact of diabetes technology.

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.

RMH-developed mask technique given green light across Victoria News article

The Singh Thattha mask technique has been approved for use across Victoria.

Postgraduate Nurse Programs

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is committed to facilitating the professional development of our nursing staff.

Post Acute Care RMH Service

We provide community-based services and home-based therapy to help patients recover at home after leaving hospital.

About us

The Victorian Tuberculosis Program (VTP) is the statewide provider of public health services for tuberculosis (TB).

Medical education

We have a medical education team dedicated to the education and training of medical staff.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan

We developed our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan and conduct Workforce Equity and Inclusion Audits as part of our commitment to provide a great place to work for people of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities

ACTION (Acute Critical and Threatening Incidents Occurring Needlessly)

ACTION™ (Acute Critical and Threatening Incidents Occurring Needlessly) is a multi-professional program to train staff in recognising patient deterioration and act appropriately in treating the acutely unwell.

World-first clot-busting drug trial improves patient care on Mobile Stoke Unit News article

A randomised controlled drug trial suggests clot-busting drug Tenecteplase provides better outcomes for stroke patients compared to the current standard of care alteplase.  

Haematologist awarded for global effort to eradicate anaemia health burden News article

Haematologist at the RMH and WEHI researcher Professor Sant-Rayn Pasricha has received an Australian Academy of Health and Medical Services (AAHMS) award for his pioneering contributions to preventing and treating anaemia around the world.