Nephrologist Physician

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Nephrologist to join our team at Werribee Mercy Hospital. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide consultative services to General Medicine and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care.

• Provide clinical support time to provide medical governance leadership in the portfolio
• Renal on call/recall with associated inpatient sessions
• Support for the satellite renal dialysis unit

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment

You will also be required to provide evidence of:

• Specialist and General Registration with no restrictions with (AHPRA) Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency
• Fellowship in the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP), or equivalent
• Relevant experience in specialist nephrology services
• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check
• Current COVID-19 certificate, proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders

Mercy Health is a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people. We provide care for people when they need it most and offer a range of services and deeper care than ever before. We are proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all people, regardless of their age, sexuality, gender, ability, or cultural background. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from all backgrounds.