Nursing - General Medical & Surgical (Healthcare & Medical)
We began 23 years ago with a knock-out exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW which raised over a million dollars. People from the remotest, most beautiful part of the Western Desert in Central Australia then used this money to develop their own organisation, with a culture of caring, compassion and determination.
At the time, the focus was to get family members home to Kintore on dialysis. For people to be looked after on country staying connected to family and community, and to maintain the traditions of looking after country and passing on cultural heritage to future generations.
It took a little time…and a lot of hard work…but in 2004, Purple House started dialysis in Kintore, the first of its kind, and set a precedence for many others to follow.
Today we are proud to say that we have helped many communities to get their people home and now operate dialysis in 20 (and growing) communities across NT, SA and WA, with more on the way. We also run two mobile dialysis trucks, provide a range of support services including aged care, NDIS, primary health and social support, run a successful bush medicine social enterprise and are always working on new innovations.
We have come a long way in two decades and are excited about the next chapter!
About the RoleBased in Alice Springs, the Dialysis Coordinator will support patients to return to country through the coordination of patient care and supporting dialysis related services for optimal patient results. Key responsibilities include coordination of patient movements and monitoring clinical care services. Each Dialysis Coordinator will have responsibility for a specific region of 4-5 units.
About youYou have a patient centred focus and eye on our goal of getting people home on country.You are known for your compassion, empathy and ability to listen.Your style is flexible, good humoured and resilient.You are a self-starter and can work autonomously, knowing when to ask for help.You can think on your feet to negotiate and solve problems with an outcome focus.You're able to make sound judgements under pressure along with appropriate recommendations.You have an ability to develop strong, effective relationships and partnerships.You are considerate and thoughtful in conflict management.You're eager to learn and collaborate with your team.You are passionate and ready for a challenge. (But we are all here to share the fun!)You can communicate with all sorts of people.You are culturally curious and have respect for culture and community.DutiesCoordinate Travel Logistics: Ensure equitable and efficient coordination of return and homegoing trips for patients, factoring in scheduling and patient needs.Oversee Patient Transport: Manage patient transport to and from remote areas based on scheduled dialysis sessions and individual care requirements.Patient Transfer Coordination: Review and assess patients requesting remote transfers, confirming upcoming appointments, suitability for remote dialysis, and availability of chairs at the dialysis site.Coordinate Patient Appointments: Ensure seamless coordination of patient movements for required treatments and appointments.Manage Dialysis Data: Oversee the collection and distribution of dialysis statistics, treatment records, and pathology reports.Continuous Improvement: Review dialysis treatment records and support the ongoing improvement of nursing practices in dialysis.Remote Nurse Support: Serve as the point of contact for remote nurses during work hours, addressing issues, coordinating patient transfers, and providing wellbeing support, including weekly check-ins with each site.Clinical Services Audits: Assist the Clinical Quality Coordinator and Dialysis Operations Manager in conducting audits of allocated dialysis units.Collaborate with Teams: Work with the Client Advocacy Facilitator and Logistics staff to coordinate the collection and delivery of stores, pathology, and transportation (e.g., bush bus, plane).Stakeholder Liaison: Communicate effectively with external stakeholders, including health practitioners, clinicians, and other Purple House teams, to ensure optimal patient care.Attend Reviews: Participate in nephrology outpatient reviews when practicable, especially those conducted at regional centres.Policy & Procedure Maintenance: Ensure dialysis policies and procedures are up-to-date and reviewed as needed.Remote Dialysis Availability: Be available for short-term remote dialysis support as required.Cultural Safety & Awareness: Demonstrate cultural awareness and uphold cultural safety in all interactions and practices.Maintain Confidentiality: Safeguard the confidentiality of patient, employee, and community information.Patient Documentation: Ensure all patient care documentation is accurate, complete, and up-to-date.Empathy & Advocacy: Show empathy towards clients and advocate for their needs and concerns.To be successful, you will;Qualifications and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).Minimum three years and recent Haemodialysis experience.Post graduate qualifications in Renal Nursing.Knowledge of Renal Service delivery systems in S.A.Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).What we offerPurple House is a registered not for profit, we are able to offer excellent salary packaging options through Community Business Bureau (CBB).
Up to $15899/FBT year.Additional $15899/FBT year Remote Location (e.g. Mortgage Interest, rent, power, heating fuel).Salary package up to $2650 on Meal, entertainment and holiday accommodation card per FBT year.Additional items covered under Salary Packaging by CBB e.g. Electronic Devices, phones, laptops & tablets.Relocation allowance for successful applicants.If you think you have what we're looking for, tell us why by submitting your one-page cover letter and resume here on SEEK. We require all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (3 doses).
NO AGENCIES PLEASE Applications close 10 January 2025.
Interested individuals are encouraged to apply promptly.
Applications will be reviewed upon submission thus the closing date is subject to change without prior notice. We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
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