AddressEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $128,030.56 - $130,582.09 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ475014
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.
What you'll be doing
Providing an expert consultancy service within the Western Renal Service in matters relating to clinical care of clients / patients who are potentially likely to be treated with or are on Peritoneal Dialysis
1. Responsible for the daily co-ordination and management of the Peritoneal Dialysis program, including pre-dialysis assessment, patient education and training, outpatient follow up and home visits.
2. Develop and maintain effective communication channels with all relevant personnel by attending meetings, clinics and liaising with physicians.
3. Maintain up to date Peritoneal Dialysis training manuals and relevant educational material
4. Identify and address issues which may interfere with successful initiation onto long term dialysis therapy.
5. Participate in a regular on call roster for this patient group.
Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District:
- Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
- Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
- Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
- Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
- Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW,
- Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
- Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
- Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualification: Post Graduate qualifications in Renal Nursing or equivalent
- Registration: Registration in line with Award requirements: Registered Nurse List A
Selection Criteria:
- License: Valid unrestricted NSW Drivers' License
- Minimum of five (5) years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least three (3) years current full time equivalent experience in Renal and Dialysis nursing.
- Post graduate qualifications relevant to the speciality.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and improved health care outcomes, with appropriate computer and research skills.
- Proven excellent interpersonal, communication and teaching skills.
- Ability to provide education and counselling for patients and families potentially requiring renal replacement therapy.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Disha Balraj on ************@health.nsw.gov.au or on 0408 248 ***.
Applications Close: 14th May 2024
