RENAL NURSE - PART TIME

Location: Geraldton, WA 6530

Join the GRAMS team!

GRAMS is seeking to appoint a motivated and dedicated Renal Nurse to join our team in this developmental clinical role.

The position will support the delivery of high-quality, culturally safe renal care across GRAMS services, with a focus on the prevention, early identification and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Working collaboratively with GRAMS clinicians, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, multidisciplinary teams and WACHS Renal Services, the Renal Nurse will provide client education, monitoring, recalls and care coordination to improve health outcomes and continuity of care.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop renal-specific knowledge and clinical skills through structured professional development, mentoring and specialist support.

ESSENTIAL:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.

• Demonstrated nursing experience in primary health care, chronic disease or a related clinical area.

• Interest in developing knowledge and skills in renal nursing and chronic kidney disease management.

• Willingness to undertake a postgraduate qualification in renal nursing, renal care or an equivalent relevant qualification within an agreed timeframe.

• Ability to work within scope of practice and seek appropriate clinical support for complex or unfamiliar renal care.

• Strong communication, clinical documentation, care coordination and organisational skills.

• Demonstrated understanding of culturally safe health care and factors impacting Aboriginal people.

• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and with external specialist services.

DESIRABLE:

• Previous exposure to renal, chronic disease, diabetes, cardiovascular or primary health care nursing.

• Experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service or Aboriginal primary health care setting.

• Knowledge of CKD screening, monitoring and referral principles.

• Experience in client education, care planning, recalls or chronic disease case management.

• Previous experience working collaboratively with WACHS or specialist services.

For further information or if you would like to become a part of the GRAMS Team and work towards improving the health of Aboriginal people, please contact the Human Resource Team via E-mail: hr@grams.asn.au or

Telephone: (08) 9956 6555 

Applications will be assessed as they are received. GRAMS reserves the right to appoint a suitable applicant prior to the advertised closing date. Early applications are encouraged.