2026 Nephrology Registrar

**Employment Type**:

- Temporary Full Time

**Hours per fortnight** - 86

**Job Category**:

- Medical - Registrar

**Req Id -** 4760

**2026 Nephrology Registrar (Renal)**
- Excellent exposure to a broad spectrum of renal medicine, including early post-transplant care
- Opportunity to work with a supportive, collegial and collaborative team, where your contribution will be appreciated
- Enjoy the many advantages of regional living, yet with an easy commute to Melbourne

**About Barwon Health**
- Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

**About the facility**
- Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.
- The renal unit consists of 9 nephrologists working closely alongside a multidisciplinary team including Renal Nurse Practitioner, Vascular Access Nurse, CKD Nurse, Renal Transplant Nurse, Dialysis Nurses, Social Workers and Renal Dieticians. We look after over 2000 patients across the Barwon and South West region, and serve approximately 170 dialysis patients with a strong focus on home therapy. We accept patients back from their transplanting centre from discharge (usually around day 7).

**About the role**
- The successful applicant will have been matched to the Barwon Health Nephrology Advanced Training position through the Nephrology PMCV match.
- Responsibilities:

- Lead the renal JMS team, currently consisting of the renal AT, one general medicine BPT3 and two BPT1s
- Admission and ongoing review of renal inpatients and timely assessment and review of renal consults, under supervision of consultant on call
- Attendance at renal outpatient clinics
- Support of the renal dialysis and home therapies units
- Attendance at unit meetings
- Participation in the renal on-call roster
- Clear, timely and respectful communication with all stakeholders

**About the culture**
- You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development.

**Barwon Health staff benefits**
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

**About Geelong** -**Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.
- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
- **Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road**,**Bellarine Peninsula**and the**Surf Coast**:

- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes

**To learn more about the region,**click here.**

**Diversity and Inclusion**
- We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
- Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.
- We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.
- We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
- Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance._
- This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination_

**Contact person**:Dr Susan Blair**

**Application closing date: 6th June 2025**
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