Australian And New Zealand Kidney Exchange

Overview
Australian and New Zealand Kidney Exchange (ANZKX) Coordinator at The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers.
The ANZKX program aims to improve the number of live kidney transplants that can be performed in Australia and New Zealand by identifying biologically incompatible donor–recipient pairs and matching them with other incompatible donor–recipient pairs.
The ANZKX program is closely aligned with the Department of Nephrology Transplant team, providing care to over 1800 patients.
Part Time, 3-year fixed term role.
An exciting opportunity to join our progressive and supportive ANZKX program in an ongoing capacity.
Your Role
Be responsible for the operation and delivery of the ANZKX program
Liaise with local and national transplant centres to coordinate and ensure appropriate registration of donors and recipients
Oversee and coordinate organ transport during paired kidney donation surgeries
Provide clinical leadership and consultancy for the ANZKX Program to nursing, and other health care professionals
Use excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with patients, families and carers, as well as a large number of external stakeholders involved in the transportation of kidneys both nationally and internationally
About You
Current registration as a Registered Nurse under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act (2009) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Tertiary qualification in Nursing, with a minimum of 5 years nursing experience.
A post graduate qualification in Nephrology Nursing is desirable.
Experience coordinating or caring for live donor renal transplants.
Demonstrated organisational skills, including ability to analyse issues, co-ordinate tasks, set priorities and work to timelines in a dynamic environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills appropriate to deal with a wide range of complex and sensitive issues.
Benefits Of Working At RMH
Be part of a supportive and values-driven workplace culture
Career growth opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development
Access to Health and Wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Staff Peer Support
Salary packaging, on-site car parking, and great public transport access
Ready to Make a Difference
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can support a team making a real impact in patients' lives — we want to hear from you
Apply now – interviews will commence as soon as suitable applicants are received.
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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check.
Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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