Overview
Renal Services (North) provides CKD education, Home Therapies services (PD & HD), Haemodialysis for Chronic outpatients and Acute inpatients, as well as Renal transplant workup and education for eligible patients; preparation for going to Melbourne for transplantation and follow‐up care for renal transplant recipients and living donors. We have a dedicated team, committed to providing holistic care to patients and families on their journey with Renal Disease.
Role
* The renal transplant co‐ordinator provides clinical leadership, expertise and co‐ordination for Renal Transplantation in a multi‐disciplinary team, located at the Launceston General Hospital and the Launceston Community Health Centre (Satellite Renal Unit) in Kings Meadows.
* Focuses on education and co‐ordination of recipient and donor work‐up programs and long‐term follow‐up of these patients.
* Primary responsibilities include receiving referrals, co‐ordinating education, work‐up of recipients and donors, organising investigations, clinical reviews and assessment; formulating a plan for transplant and follow‐up; training and access to Organ‐Match to access tissue‐typing, matching and ability to update status on transplant list in real‐time.
* Develops and supports the delivery of recipient / donor education and staff education.
* Participates in collation of data in ANZDATA, ANZOD Registry and KPIs.
Qualifications
* Comprehensive understanding of Chronic Kidney Disease and the benefits of Renal transplantation for potential recipients.
* Exceptional organisational skills to coordinate referrals for transplantation / donor work‐ups from local Nephrologists, interstate transplant centres, and to coordinate work‐up protocols and assessments according to the transplanting hospital protocols.
* Exceptionally strong education skills to develop and maintain a coaching approach to patient education, providing timely, consistent and appropriate education and support to patients and families undergoing renal transplantation or donation and post‐donation / transplant follow‐up / education.
Employment Details
* Permanent, part‐time day worker position, working up to 40 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join us.
* Hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Salary
* $109,767 to $115,813 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
* Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
* Access to the Grade 4 salary range $102,439‐$109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4.
* Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type.
Benefits
* Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
* Professional development and accelerated pathways.
* A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
* Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
* Department of Health has achieved the Carer Accredited Employer Status providing support to employees with caring responsibilities.
Eligibility
Essential criteria: Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
Desirable criteria: Holds or is working towards a relevant post‐graduate qualification.
EEO Statement
We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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