We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Nurse to join our Renal Services team at the Western Australian Country Health Service. This role focuses on providing education and support for clients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) stages 1 to 5 and End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD), aiming to enhance health outcomes through proactive care and education.
As a Clinical Nurse in our Renal Services team, you will:
- Deliver clinical and educational services to referred patients, ensuring high-quality care.
- Consult with inpatients suffering from CKD and diabetes, developing individualised care plans.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to provide relevant information and assistance to clients and their families in decision-making processes.
- Participate in preventive kidney health promotion initiatives and work with various service providers to implement best-practice strategies.
- Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of CKD services in the region, contributing to quality care and continuous improvement efforts.
Our ideal candidate will have the following:
- Experience in Chronic Kidney Disease process management and education.
- Demonstrated knowledge in prevention strategies applicable to CKD management.
- A current C or C-A class driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity and Work Health and Safety principles.
- An understanding and respect of Aboriginal culture and the ability to effectively engage with Aboriginal clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individualised, quality clinical care to patients with CKD and ESKD.
- Facilitate appropriate clinical education and support to health service staff, clients, and their families.
- Actively participate in clinical discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Coordinate patient care in collaboration with other health professionals, utilising a problem-solving approach.
- Monitor and implement nursing practice standards, promoting clinical governance within the department.
If you’re ready to take on this rewarding role and make a significant impact in renal care, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you!
This position is located at the Kalgoorlie Health Campus. Kalgoorlie is Australia’s largest Outback city where mining, history and bushland combine, located 595 km east-northeast of Perth.
To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au and contact Nancy Mwauluka on 08 9080 5790.
