Registered Nurse (Dialysis)

The Bays; Hastings; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Program

Influenza vaccinations

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

The Bays Healthcare Group in Mornington offers a casual Registered Nurse position in the Dialysis Unit on a casual basis. The role focuses on patient-centred care for renal dialysis patients and collaboration with a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Key requirements include AHPRA registration, renal dialysis experience, strong communication, and the ability to work autonomously. The Bays provides not-for-profit salary packaging, parking, EAP, vaccinations and referral bonuses.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration.
• 2 years’ experience as Renal Dialysis nurse.
• Experience with Nipro Surdial X dialysis machine.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred nursing care.
• Monitor and respond to patients’ clinical needs and changes in condition.
• Collaborate with patients, families and multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain clinical competence and participate in education and training.
• Contribute to quality, safety and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Renal dialysis nursing

Clinical documentation

Communication

Autonomous work

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Nipro Surdial X dialysis machine

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Dialysis Unit on a casual basis. In this role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred nursing care to patients receiving dialysis treatment, while working collaboratively with a supportive multidisciplinary team. This is an important role in ensuring the safe delivery of care and positive patient experiences throughout their treatment journey.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Deliver high-quality, patient-centred nursing care to patients with acute and chronic renal conditions, including assessment, care planning, implementation and documentation.

Monitor and respond to patients’ clinical needs, recognising changes in condition, managing emergencies and escalating concerns appropriately to the NUM/CNS and medical team.

Collaborate effectively with patients, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team to support positive patient outcomes and maintain dignity, privacy and respect.

Maintain clinical competence and professional standards, including participation in education, orientation, mandatory training and ongoing development relevant to renal and dialysis nursing.

Contribute to quality, safety and continuous improvement, including incident reporting, risk management, accreditation activities, clinical audits and compliance with organisational policies and relevant legislation.

ABOUT YOU:

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Current AHPRA registration
• 2 years’ experience working as a Renal Dialysis nurse (preferable)
• Recent experience and knowledge of the Nipro – Surdial X haemodialysis machine (preferable)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of the team
• A commitment to excellent patient care
• An alignment with our ICARE values; integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

ABOUT US

The Bays Healthcare Group is a not-for-profit, community-owned organisation that operates The Bays Hospital in Mornington, a Dialysis Unit in Hastings and the new Cancer Care Centre on Main Street.

We have served the Mornington Peninsula community for almost 90 years and have a reputation for providing exceptional, personalised and innovative healthcare.

We align ourselves with our ICARE values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence, and our patients are at the heart of everything we do and every decision we make.

THE BAYS BENEFITS

In addition to working for a local employer who can offer secure and flexible employment, The Bays has excellent benefits for employees including

• Be a part of a welcoming, supportive and friendly environment.
• Take advantage of the highest Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging benefits, reducing your taxable income up to $18,550 per year (details via Smart Salary).
• Enjoy free on-site parking.
• Access a wide range of confidential support services to assist with health, financial matters, career guidance and overall wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Complimentary influenza vaccinations offered annually to ensure you’re protected.
• Be rewarded $1000 for recommending a friend to join our team (conditions apply).
• Stay active with Fitness Passport – a great program that allows you access to local gyms, recreation centres and pools at a heavily discounted rate.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Satisfactory National Police Check
• Working with Children Check (Employee)
• Vaccination Status and compliance with the requirements as outlined in The Bays Healthcare Group’s Staff Health Policy

Full working rights in Australia

The Bays Healthcare Group is unable to provide sponsorship and all candidates must have full working rights in Australia.

The Bays values diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals with disabilities.

We are dedicated to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care, and we proactively implement measures to protect them from abuse.