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Registered Nurse (Renal Southern Cluster), Innisfail Hospital
Innisfail
COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT
Where compassion meets clinical skill.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 5 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH682731 |
| Closing date | 29-May-2026 |
| Job duration | 12 months |
| Contact person | Frank Grainer |
| Contact details | 42263676 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Innisfail Dialysis Unit, located at Innisfail Hospital, accommodates up to 32 patients per week with 8 dialysis chairs and supports inpatient dialysis. It employs state-of-the-art Fresenius 5008 machines and a staff-to-patient ratio of 1:3, the unit ensures high-quality care for individuals with chronic kidney disease. Note that you may be deployed to other areas within your scope as required.
About your role:
- Performing dialysis on patients with end stage kidney failure using Fresenius 4008, 5008 and 6008 machines.
- Accessing permacaths and needling fistulas to prevent complications and facilitate longevity of access.
- Performing ultrasound guided cannulation.
- Working collaboratively with the team to perform adequate machine maintenance and water quality testing to ensure patient safety.
- Performing regular patient blood tests and liaising with the medical team to adjust patient care plans when necessary for optimal treatment.
- Educating patients on adherence to treatment prescription plans, fluid management, dietary restrictions, and the importance of medication compliance to promote patient health and independence.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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Further information
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Documents
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