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Racheda Melhem

Nursing

Racheda Melhem

Registered Nurse / Nurse Team Lead

Primary Location

Roxburgh Park Clinic

I am a Registered Nurse / Nurse Team Lead with experience across a diverse range of healthcare settings, including Oncology and Urology, Spinal Rehabilitation, and Community Nursing. I am also a qualified Nurse Immuniser. I am passionate about delivering compassionate, patient-centred care and advocating for my clients to ensure they can safely remain in their own homes while receiving high-quality nursing services tailored to their individual needs. My focus is on promoting independence, enhancing quality of life, and providing safe, evidence-based care that supports each person's health and wellbeing.

What drew me to nursing was the opportunity to be there for people during some of the most challenging times in their lives. Whether it's providing complex clinical care or assisting with the simple everyday tasks that can make a big difference, I find it incredibly rewarding to support others when they need it most. I genuinely enjoy meeting new people, hearing their unique life stories, and building meaningful relationships. Knowing that I can make someone's day a little easier, provide reassurance, or help them maintain their independence is what continues to drive my passion for nursing.

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse (AHPRA)
  • Qualified Nurse Immuniser
  • Bachelor of Nursing with Distinction — RMIT University, 2022
  • National Immunisation Program
  • Complex Bowel Care — Enema and Suppository Administration
  • Urinary Catheter Support Training (IDC and SPC)
  • Essentials of Continence Care
  • Urology
  • Chronic Wounds and Leg Ulcers
  • Aged Care Training Guide — Dementia
  • Wound Infections (HEAL)
  • Diabetic Foot Ulcers
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Stoma Care in the Home

Specialties

Oncology & Urology nursing

Spinal rehabilitation

Community nursing

Immunisation

Patient-centred in-home nursing

Supporting safe independence at home

Catheter care and insertion

Medication administration

Continence assessments

Stoma care and education

Wound care

Clinical Approaches

Compassionate, patient-centred care
Client advocacy
Evidence-based practice
Promoting independence & quality of life

Professional Memberships

  • Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation (ANMF) — Full member

Languages

English· Fluent
Arabic· Conversational