Job Highlights
Pre Dialysis Coordinator - KRHC
Job No:
KAMS1198
Location:
Kununurra
About Kimberley Renal Services
Kimberley Renal Services (KRS) includes 4 Renal Health Centres based in Fitzroy Crossing, Broome, Kununurra, and Derby and a mobile prevention unit.
The incidence of Kidney Disease in the Kimberley is one of the highest in Australia. Chronic Kidney disease (CKD) and End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) incidence within the Aboriginal population of the Kimberley greatly exceeds the national burden of disease. Dialysis prevalence for this region has more than tripled in the last decade and is increasing at a much faster rate than in the rest of Western Australia (WA).
About the Opportunity
The Kimberley Renal Service now has an opportunity for a Pre Dialysis Coordinator to join their multidisciplinary team based in Kununurra, WA. This role will be offered on a full-time basis 76 hours per fortnight.
Reporting to the Kimberley Renal Services Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Providing direct services in the Kimberley to ensure access for clients to timely pre dialysis coordination, education, and care.
- Providing education and support for Kimberley Health Service providers to improve awareness of kidney disease and enhance care for clients with advancing kidney disease.
- Contributing to the ongoing development and consolidation of Kimberley Renal Services (KRS)
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Work closely with the multidisciplinary team and alongside local primary health care service providers to deliver pre dialysis education on treatment options for stage 4 & 5 CKD patients and their family.
- Co-ordinate the referral of CKD 5 patients requiring dialysis access surgery to the KRS Vascular Access Nurse.
- Develop new, and modify current, pre dialysis and Vascular Access educational tools that assist patients and their families to understand kidney disease.
- Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of Kimberley Renal Service program as a whole
- Promote the values, mission and goals of KRS and constantly work towards their achievement.
- Assist in the development and annual review of policies and procedures for the KRS pre dialysis position as required.
- Contribute to the provision of regular renal education programs and in-service programs for local and regional health care providers
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration and demonstrated experience in the renal field.
You will have the ability to effectively communicate with, and conduct in-service, training, and education to a range of audiences including health professionals, community organisations and community members. You will also have proficiency in Microsoft Office, along with experience with database systems and report writing skills.
While not essential, candidates with the following will be highly regarded:
- Post graduate nephrology qualification (or working towards)
- Experience in working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service
Successful candidates must have a current “C" class driver’s licence, ability to travel by road and/or small planes as required, and willingness to undergo a National Police Check prior to employment with KRS.
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About the Benefits
KRS is an organisation that truly values its team, and is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, staff development programs are not only encouraged but are often paid for by KRS. These are highly attractive opportunities for someone with a desire to develop their professional knowledge and experience in the area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health!
There are also a wide range of fantastic additional benefits for the role, including:
- Attractive base salary of $111,306 PLUS Super (pro rata)
- $13,000 Accommodation allowance, (pro rata)
- Annual airfares of $1,683 on 12 months of continuous service (pro rata)
- Relocation allowance of up to $5,000
Working closely with patients, their families, and carers, this is a role where you will witness the direct positive impact you're making in the community, as part of a close-knit KRS team.
Don't miss this exciting and rewarding opportunity to have a positive impact on the health outcomes of Indigenous communities in the spectacular Kimberley region - Apply Now!
Applications close on April 30, 2024. Please note: KAMS reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to closing date