About Purple House

Our mission is to improve the lives of people with renal failure, reunite families and reduce the impact of kidney disease in our communities. We are run by Aboriginal people for Aboriginal people and work to provide culturally appropriate health, aged care and general support services in regional and remote communities, helping people to get home to country and family.

About the Role

As Dialysis Coordinator in Perth, you will support patients to return to country through the coordination of patient care and supporting dialysis related services for optimal patient results. Key responsibilities include coordination of patient movements and monitoring clinical care services. The Perth Dialysis Coordinator is based in Perth and will facilitate support for our predicted 7 WA dialysis units (excluding Kiwirrkurra which is managed through Alice Springs) spread across Ngaanyatjarra, Pilbara and the Kimberley. The position will work closely with the Central Australian, and South Australian Dialysis Coordinators.

Key responsibilities

- Coordinate Travel Logistics: Ensure equitable and efficient coordination of return and homegoing trips for patients, factoring in scheduling and patient needs.
- Oversee Patient Transport: Manage patient transport to and from remote areas based on scheduled dialysis sessions and individual care requirements.
- Patient Transfer Coordination: Review and assess patients requesting remote transfers, confirming upcoming appointments, suitability for remote dialysis, and availability of chairs at the dialysis site.
- Coordinate Patient Appointments: Ensure seamless coordination of patient movements for required treatments and appointments.
- Manage Dialysis Data: Oversee the collection and distribution of dialysis statistics, treatment records, and pathology reports.
- Continuous Improvement: Review dialysis treatment records and support the ongoing improvement of nursing practices in dialysis.
- Remote Nurse Support: Serve as the point of contact for remote nurses during work hours, addressing issues, coordinating patient transfers, and providing wellbeing support,



including weekly check-ins with each site.
- Clinical Services Audits: Assist the Clinical Quality Coordinator in conducting audits of allocated dialysis units.
- Collaborate with Teams: Work with Social Support worker and Administration staff to coordinate the collection and delivery of stores, pathology.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Communicate effectively with external stakeholders, including health practitioners, clinicians, and other Purple House teams, to ensure optimal patient care.
- Attend Reviews: Attend Perth-based nephrology outpatient reviews at hospitals, renal clinics and advocate for patients to support coordinated care and positive health outcomes.
- Policy & Procedure Maintenance: Ensure dialysis policies and procedures are up-to-date and reviewed as needed.
- Remote Dialysis Availability: Be available for short-term remote dialysis support as required. • Cultural Safety & Awareness: Demonstrate cultural awareness and uphold cultural safety in all interactions and practices.
- Maintain Confidentiality: Safeguard the confidentiality of patient, employee, and community information. • Patient Documentation: Ensure all patient care documentation is accurate, complete, and up to-date.
- Empathy & Advocacy: Show empathy towards clients and advocate for their needs and concerns.
- Workplace Safety: Promote a safe work environment in compliance with legislative requirements, follow Work Health Safety guidelines, and report all incidents and near misses.
- Flexibility to cover short periods in remote sites and provide relief for the Alice Springs Dialysis Coordinator when required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Essential





- Demonstrate a courteous and respectful manner and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrate cultural awareness and knowledge of cultural safety and Indigenous community control.
- Maintain confidentiality of information about clients, other staff members or community members.
- Work to achieve standards of best practice and promote continuous quality improvement.
- Demonstrate safe work practices and promote a safe work environment.
- Qualifications and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).
- Minimum three years and recent Haemodialysis experience 3. Post graduate qualifications in Renal Nursing.
- Knowledge of Renal Service delivery systems in WA.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Current full and unrestricted drivers licence.
- Current National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain if older than 12 months).

Highly Desirable

- Experience working with an Aboriginal Controlled Community Organisation.

What We Offer

- Attractive salary with 12% super plus generous salary packaging options
- Permanent full time opportunity with up to 6 weeks annual leave
- Supportive and values-driven organisation
- Relocation support for eligible applicants
- Interstate and remote travel opportunities
- Competitive salary under the WDNWPT Clinical (Non-Dialysis) Level 2 classification

How to apply

If you think you're a great fit for this role, please tell us why by submitting a one-page cover letter and resume.

We encourage you to explore our website, Facebook and Instagram to see how we roll. For general enquiries about the position, or a for a copy of the position description, please reach out to the People team at ••••@purplehouse.org.au

No Agencies Please

Applications close on 09 December 2026.

You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on submission and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

📌 Dialysis Coordinator (Perth)
🏢 Purple House Wdnwpt
📍 Perth