Job Description:Excellent perks including salary packagingEast Melbourne location2 roles available:1x Max Term, Full Time Parental Leave cover until August *****x Permanent, Part Time (0.6 FTE)About the RoleThe Home Therapy Unit provides assessment, training, education and ongoing support for patients undertaking both Haemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis at Home.An opportunity currently exists for Grade 2 Registered Nurses to join the Dialysis Home Therapies Team.
As a Grade 2 Registered Nurse you will be responsible for the delivery of expert nursing care and support to patients undergoing Haemodialysis or Peritoneal Dialysis at home.
Additionally, you will specifically review current assessment and training practices within the Home Therapies Unit and develop tools and KPI's to effectively assist nursing staff.
Classifications for this position will range from YU11 ($102,****** per annum) (pro-rata as applicable).
DutiesPatient assessment.Patient and family Education and trainingHome visiting for training and AssessmentDocument, observe and report relevant nursing findings about patients' status' and progressLiaise with patients, patient's family, medical and ancillary staff as requiredActs as a role model and provide support to junior staff in all clinical aspects Actively participate and contribute to all departmental quality improvementsQualifications, Skills and ExperienceMinimum 24 months previous experience in Renal Nursing and/or experience with Peritoneal Dialysis essentialMinimum 12 months experience in HaemodialysisExperience in patient and staff educationProficiency in clinical nursing assessment skillsAbility to work autonomously prioritise tasks and activities to foster good time managementOperate within a "patient centred care" frameworkFacilitate team outcomes in a multidisciplinary environmentAssist and support change and implement process improvementsCommunicate effectively, with patients and staff at all levelsComputer Literacy- Microsoft word and dialysis user applicationsWhat we offerSalary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Employee Assistance ProgramAbility to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesCBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks Discounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationCareer development & advancement encouragedCulture of continuous improvementFlexible working arrangements includingAbout Nephrology DepartmentSt Vincent's Hospital Nephrology Department provides care for patients across the entire spectrum of renal disease, from the ambulatory care of those with chronic kidney disease, to meeting the dialysis and transplant needs of those with End Stage Kidney Disease.
SVHM is known as a hub provider of renal services supporting a number of regional and rural satellite as well as Home Dialysis and outpatient dialysis facilities at Fitzroy and Kew.Working at St Vincent'sSt Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service.
SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.ApplicationPlease attach your resume and cover letter to your application.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.




We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings.
You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19.
Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements.
Please contact us if you would like to know moreReview the following documents:
JR******_PR - RN G3B Dialysis Home Therapies ****.pdfClosing Date:19 September *******:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees.
As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit or get in contact at ****** Reconciliation Action PlanCode of Conduct:View Code of Conduct

📌 Registered Nurse Grade 3B | Dialysis Home Therapy (Melbourne)
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