The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Registered Nurses (Community Renal Services)to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 10 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Have experience in Renal nursing and ideally, have completed a renal rotation program
• Provide holistic care to Home Dialysis Therapy patients whilst in training, and in the home setting
• Facilitate the training and ongoing management of Home Therapy patients
• Apply skills in clinical assessment and management of patients embarking on a home-based therapy

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
• AHPRA Registration
• A graduate certificate or greater within a relevant specialty area is highly desirable
• Membership or affiliation with Renal Society of Australasia is well regarded
• Driver Licence
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Hepatitis B and COVID 19
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• Up to 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent part time (several positions, 64 hrs p.f.)
• Base salary ranging from $38.96 - $49.97 per hour

About Us

The aim of the Renal Home Therapies unit is to provide a training and support program for patients to transition to home haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. This is achieved with skilled staff, patient and family philosophy, patient-focused care, encouraging patient participation and involvement with our multidisciplinary team. Gold Coast Renal Services operate within the boundaries from Ormeau to the Coolangatta and Tweed Heads border. This service is based in Southport.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Friday, 24 March 2023

Job Ad reference: GC473928

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.