Renal Transplant Coordinator

• Enjoy a role that will be varied, challenging and rewarding
• Be part of a team who are focused on providing the highest quality patient-centred care
• 32hr/ftn with set days to be negotiated

 About Barwon Health

Guided by our values, Barwon Health is Victoria's largest regional health care service and is also the largest employer in the Geelong and surf coast region, employing over 8700 staff. Barwon Health’s core facilities include the renowned University Hospital Geelong precinct in central Geelong, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, the innovative Sunrise Centre,  Barwon Health North a vital services that includes child and family health support, renal dialysis, medical imaging, and urgent care. Four Aged care centres spanning the Region, Mental Health Services that are delivered through a number of programs across the Geelong and Barwon South West region. Community Health and Dental service and world renowned Research that that advances health and wellbeing for all.  Explore all of our comprehensive services here.

About the Facility  

BH Renal Services provides support for over 250 pre and post kidney transplant recipients and donors.

Renal Services provides care for all patients with primary or secondary kidney disease, electrolyte disorders, hypertension, chronic kidney disease (CKD) 2-5, dialysis and transplant related problems. It also provides training, support and home maintenance for night-time home haemodialysis (HD) machines that are used in the home of patients.

About the Role

Applications are sought from experienced Renal Nursing staff wishing to work alongside the existing Transplant Coordinator, providing preparation & coordination of investigations for recipients and live donors in the pre Renal Transplant phase as well as ongoing support for post-transplant recipients.

The hours for this role are 32hr/ftn with set days to be negotiated with the existing Transplant Coordinator

About the culture

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated workforce who take pride in providing high-quality service. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation. We are all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050 everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.

   What we offer

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction 
• Geelong and Barwon Health is an attractive destination with a sunny climate, notoriously laidback lifestyle and great pay rates  
• To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.
•  Located in the centre of Geelong's CBD is an easy commute from all suburbs
• Access to employee wellness facility
• A genuine community feel - we look after each other 
• Wide range of professional development that enhances your careers
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
• Attractive salary packaging benefits! Living Expenses capped at $9,010 which  includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments and Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 which includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure

Diversity and Inclusion 

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au) we are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.