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We provide a continuum of care for our patients. This includes community preventative health and health promotion, inpatient care, outpatient clinics, discharge management and Royal Perth Hospital’s Hospital in the Home.

Our nurses are at the centre of the care we provide - and we are extremely proud of their valuable contribution to the people of Western Australia.

For information about all of our specialties please check our full listing on this website or visit us at www.nursingwa.com.au. You can also call 08 9224 2345.

Following are some great career opportunities at RPH

Intensive Care Unit

The ICU at Royal Perth Hospital is the largest in Western Australia and one of the largest in Australasia. It plays a vital role in the care of critically ill in the state.

ICU - Some Firsts

RPH’s Intensive Care Unit was the first to establish cardiothoracic facilities for both adults and paediatric patients, and continues to be a centre for cardiac transplantation in WA. RPH is also the state centre for Burns, Neuro-radiology and Trauma ensuring that ICU nurses have the opportunity to care for a diverse group of patients.

ICU - Key Employment Attractions

As RPH is affiliated with the major universities, it offers staff educational opportunities to become expert practitioners and leaders in critical care medicine and nursing. An excellent staff mentorship program, staff Development Team and flexible rostering practices makes this unit a highly sought after position at RPH.

Medical Specialties

Royal Perth Hospital’s medical division is separated into specialist medical areas. These include many specialties which are at the forefront of the care they provide and include:

•  Acute Medical and Acute Aged Care

• Clinical Immunology and Communicable Diseases Services

• Immunology Out Patient Clinic

• Clinical Trails Unit

• Marrow Match Program

• Remote and Rural Medicine Program

• Immunodeficiency Unit

• Diabetes and Endocrinology Unit

• Gastroenterology

• Geriatric Evaluation Management Unit

• Nephrology

• Renal and respiratory ward

• In centre Haemodialysis Unit

• Satellite Dialysis Unit

• Home Dialysis Training Centre

• Medical/Surgical/Isolation

• Renal Nursing

• Respiratory Diseases

• Short Stay Medical Unit supporting the Emergency Department

Medical Specialties - Some Firsts

Medical Specialties is a diverse and exciting area of care within Royal Perth Hospital. Some significant firsts for the area have been the first electromicroscopy of HIV, the discovery of Helicobacter pylori, the first and only unit in WA to dialyse patients in their home, the development of the Geriatric Evaluation Management project which has been very successful and the first kidney transplant in WA.

 Medical Specialties - Key Employment Attractions

Royal Perth Hospital’s Medical Specialties Division has a focus on an Interdisciplinary Team Approach, Discharge Planning, and Teaching and Learning for our nursing staff. A lot of research is conducted within the division and is featured within the ward areas and outpatient departments. Half of the specialties are now boasting newly renovated wards which are a pleasure to work in.

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