The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

About your opportunity:

Fixed term temporary part-time, 48 hours per fortnight, up to 12 months - commencing 17/06/2024
Location: North Ward Health Campus and Townsville University Hospital.

The renal unit provides acute and chronic renal replacement therapy in a variety of settings, including incentre, satellite and home-based haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, to patients with renal failure. The renal unit staff provide regular education and outreach services to community groups, staff, patients, families, and carers involved in caring for people with renal failure within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service.

The transplant coordinator is responsible for the case management of renal clients on the transplant list. A temporary part time opportunity exists for a clinical nurse who is experienced in the care and management of pre-transplant patient care. The transplant co-ordinator will be responsible for the coordination of pre-transplant education, planning and workup, managing referrals, data entry, supporting renal patients, families, and carers throughout the process. The successful applicant will assume individual accountability for actions within the position.

Generous remuneration package value up to $6,962 p.m. comprising:

• Salary range of $54.44 to $58.30 p.h. (Nurse Grade 6, Band 1)
• Annual leave with relevant loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.
• Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ), shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.

Other benefits include:  

• Fantastic salary sacrificing ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ) benefits
• Lower cost of living

Requirements: 

• Proof of qualification, registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
• Highly desirable: Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification in an appropriate field is highly desirable. Such experience may be discipline specific or have a service area focus.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• Shift Workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in an on-call roster.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Why make the change?

Appreciate the change of pace as you immerse yourself in a tropical North Queensland lifestyle.

Discover Townsville! ( https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/about-townsville )

Contact: Tanya Johns on 07 4433 9383.

Apply ONLINE by: Sunday 26 May 2024

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.