Remote Dialysis Nurse

Western Desert Nganampa Walytja Palyantjaku Tjutaku Aboriginal Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; AUD 103,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Remote Dialysis Nurse to provide exceptional care to renal patients in a community setting. This role involves delivering haemodialysis treatments, managing a diverse workload, and engaging with community activities to enhance patient care. With a focus on holistic care, you will work within a supportive team, contributing to the management of dialysis units and mentoring new staff. Enjoy generous salary packaging options, extensive leave benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients and their families. If you are passionate about nursing and community health, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous salary packaging options

Study leave after 12 months

Relocation allowance

Post Graduate Allowance

6+ weeks annual leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years haemodialysis nursing experience required.
• Current AHPRA registration and BLS certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver haemodialysis treatment to patients with complex needs.
• Engage with community activities and maintain positive relationships.

Skills

Haemodialysis Nursing

Patient Care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Community Engagement

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Tools

AHPRA Registration

National Criminal History Check

Immunisation Records

Job description

Position Title:	Remote Dialysis Nurse
Program:	Dialysis Operations
Location:	Remote Locations NT, SA, WA

WDNWPT Aboriginal Corporation EA 2022 – Registered Nurse Level 2 –

Full-time/permanent, 45.6hrs/week, $47.01148 per hour OR Casual, 45.6hrs/week @
$58.76435/hr incl. casual loading

*Minimum terms apply for casual fixed term contracts.

2024-2025 FY Remote Nurse Total Remuneration Package (TRP)

• Full-time: ~$103577.57 pa + generous salary packaging options
• Casual: ~$129471.97 pa (pro-rata) + generous salary packaging options

TRP includes the hourly rate (annualised to include Saturday penalty rates and 2 x meal allowances), casual hourly rate also includes casual loading. Both include 11.5% superannuation.

Remote Locality Allowance (RLA) is a taxable benefit, applied when required to live and work remotely for more than 21 days. It is paid at $53/day (max of 10 days per pay fortnight). $13780/pa pro-rata RLA is only payable when living remote (not when on leave or in town).

Remote Dialysis Nurses may also be eligible for higher duties as Site Coordinator at some sites.

6+ weeks annual leave (pro-rata) for full-time remote

About the role

The role of the Registered Nurse (Dialysis) is to deliver haemodialysis on a 2:1 patient to nurse ratio to patients with complex needs in a community context and contribute to the management of dialysis units under the direction of Site or Regional Coordinators. Key responsibilities include holistic care and chronic disease management to support renal patients and their families.

Functions/Key Responsibilities

• Provide optimal dialysis treatment and holistic care within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse.
• Work effectively within a team with a focus on patient care at all times.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships within the community and engage with community strengthening activities.
• Manage a diverse workload, using and maintaining assets and resources effectively.
• Participate in quality and governance activities, reporting as required.
• Act as a resource and mentor, encouraging and supporting all new staff.
• Maintain clinical competency in haemodialysis and Basic Life Support.
• Promote a safe work environment in accordance with legislative requirements, adhere to Work Health Safety guidelines, and report all incidents and near misses.
• Other duties as required within trained capability and classification.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Qualification/s and minimum 2 years haemodialysis nursing experience.
• Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) registration.
• Certification of Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Current National Criminal History (police check) less than 6 months old.
• Unrestricted driver license to be able to drive in the NT.
• Immunisation Status must include: COVID 19 vaccination (2 jabs + 1 booster) + Hepatitis A & B, MMR, Varicella, BCG (bacille Calmette–Guérin) vaccine, Influenza, Pertussis.

What else we offer

• Purple House is a registered not for profit, we are able to offer excellent salary packaging options through Community Business Bureau (CBB) up to $15,899 per FBT year
  • Salary package up to $2,650 on Meal, entertainment and holiday accommodation card per FBT year.
  • Additional items covered under Remote Locations as applied by Salary Packaging by CBB.
• Study leave after 12 months service.
• Renal Society of Australia (RSA) group membership and benefits; Post Graduate Allowance for approved full-time nurses.
• Relocation and or, repatriation allowance (depending on contract type and individual circumstances).
• 6+ weeks annual leave (pro-rata) for full-time remote nurse positions.

Expressions of interest in the form of a cover letter and resume (CV) can be attached after details are entered in via the APPLY NOW link below.

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For any general enquiries regarding the position contact our people team – [e-mail].

We require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (3 doses).

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