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About us: 

Atherton boasts a thriving and prosperous community, supported by its moderate climate—cooler and less humid than the tropical coast—and its flourishing agricultural industries. Its vibrant social and cultural life further enhances its appeal.

The combination of a temperate climate, fertile soil, and affordable housing makes Atherton an attractive place to live. Located just 80km west of Cairns and its international airport, Atherton provides all the essential amenities and services for a comfortable family lifestyle.

Atherton Hospital provides medical, surgical, and maternity services to the town's approximately 8,000 residents. It also offers a wide range of specialist outpatient services and extends its support to rural communities through outreach programs. The dialysis unit is situated in a detached building within Atherton hospital campus.

About your role:

• Performing dialysis on patients with end stage kidney failure using Fresenius 4008 and 5008 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.

 For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description and Role Overview

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.

Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.

Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.

Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.

Visit our website to learn more about our hospitals and health centres.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Role Description (PDF)
  
  Role Overview (PDF)
  
  CHHHS Application Kit (PDF)
  
  CHHHS Information for applicants (PDF)