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

Are you looking for a change of scenery to one of the Australia's most pristine and spectacular places in northern WA where beautiful sunsets are endless and laid-back lifestyles away from the city's hustle and bustle and you negotiate how long you want to work in a full time, short / fixed term basis? Then look no further and read on.....

Kimberley Renal Services is seeking a pool of Fixed Term Renal Experienced Registered Nurses, Level 1 to join their KRS team clinics bases in Broome, Kununurra, Derby & Fitzroy Crossing WA.

Reporting to the Renal Service Manager, you will manage a client caseload and deliver culturally safe nursing care in accordance with unit protocols and best practice guidelines.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Supervise new staff and assist in their education
• Provides a holistic approach to client care, contributing to the multidisciplinary team and making referrals as needed.
• Takes a Shift Co-ordinator role
• Contributes to the development and implementation of continuous quality improvement at the Renal Health Centre

For a copy of the job description, please click here

About You

To be successful in this position, you will need to be eligible for national registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), along with advanced renal clinical skills and experience in the renal field (including acute and in centre dialysis).

In this fast-paced role, you must have the ability to function effectively in emergency and high-stress situations in a changing work environment, while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and work ethic. You will also have well-developed interpersonal communication and be committed to the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Control, by always acting in a culturally appropriate manner.

While not essential, candidates with at least 18 months current experience in haemodialysis nursing or working towards a Certificate in Nephrology will be held in high regard.

Please note: To be eligible for this role, you will be required to hold a current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence and your employment will be subject to a National Police Clearance.

About the Benefits

KRS is committed to improving employee knowledge, skills and experience, with staff development programs, not only encouraged but often paid for by the organisation. This is a great opportunity to develop your career and help make a change in Aboriginal health practices.

For your hard work and dedication, you will receive a fantastic rage of benefits including:

• Attractive base salary of $92,327 PLUS Super (pro rata)
• Accommodation and airfares included

Have you always thought about an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work for an employer who really do care for their employees? Could see yourself working within close-knit teams of professionals who are dedicated to the care for their community health needs of Indigenous people in the spectacular Kimberley region? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Apply and negotiate your employment tenure terms to us now.