Renal Nurse Practitioner - Dialysis
- Location: Multiple Western Health Sites
- Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time
- Salary: NO1-2
About the role
Using advanced clinical nursing skills, the Renal Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Dialysis will provide comprehensive holistic evidence-based care to Western Health patients with renal disease. This shall encompass all aspects of the renal service with a strong focus on the management of patients undergoing acute and chronic haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.
The role will involve assessment, diagnosis, prescribing of treatment and regular review, with the expectation of providing a more frequent, timely, convenient and local service provision. The Dialysis NP with their expert clinical knowledge and extended scope of practice will provide substantial assistance and improvement to the patient treatment and the patients’ journey in our health care setting.
The Division of Western Health at Home provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, clinic based and home-based services. Our multidisciplinary workforce of over 1,000 employees includes medical, nursing, pharmacy, allied health and administration staff. Western Health at Home services provide care from all Western Health campuses and within patient’s homes, including residential aged care, supported accommodation and the custodial setting. The division is rapidly expanding to meet the needs of the community through the delivery of innovative, integrated and patient centred care
Key responsibilities:
- Collaborate with all multi-disciplinary teams in the dialysis units to identify patients’ needs and implement timely interventions
- Apply highly skilled and evidence based consultation and liaison, supporting hospital staff, patients and their significant others Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of renal patients
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments inclusive of disease process and psychosocial factors affecting a patients treatment
- Conduct Motivational Interviewing and Brief Interventions with patients admitted into hospital
- Regular meeting attendance and facilitation of relevant renal clinical meetings and service educational meetings
- Monitoring of Key Performance Indicators and Audits
About you:
- Hold a Master of Nursing relevant to the Renal Disease Management clinical specialist area.
- Show evidence of endorsement by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 in Victoria and hold a current practicing certificate
- At least 5 years demonstrated experience at an advanced level of clinical nursing practice in Renal Disease Management deemed relevant to the NP category for which endorsement has been granted
- Post Graduate Certificate or Diploma relevant to the area of Renal Disease Management
- Endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner
- Registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA)
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
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Closing date: 11:59pm on 2 August 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Amanda Chakurangeyi (Operations Manager - Renal Services) via Amanda.Chakurangeyi@wh.org.au.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.