Challenging and rewarding work environment
Senior leadership opportunity
Fixed Term, full time position (Aug 2026 - Aug 2027)
About the Role
The Renal Vascular Access Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is a registered nurse who has acquired the expert knowledge base, complex decision making skills and clinical competencies for advanced practice. The Renal Vascular Access CNC is an integral member of the health care team who practices in collaboration with the Nurse Practitioner, Nursing team, Nephrologists, Vascular Surgeons, Interventional Radiologists, Anaesthetists and other health professionals to assess and manage patient care within their clinical context using nursing knowledge and skills
Classifications for this position will be classification ZJ4 ($110,333.60 per annum pro rata).
You will also:
Act as the pivotal point of communication and co-ordination for patients in the CKD program for referring consultants, dialysis nursing and allied team, patients and their families.
Monitor clinical and pathology parameters, with respect to developing and finalising CKD treatment plan as determined by CKD clinicians.
Provide individual, group and inpatient education in relation to chronic kidney disease, renal replacement therapy, conservative/supportive treatments, and maintenance dialysis utilising principles of adult learning and education.
Promote strategic treatment of ESRF, utilizing all treatment options including transplant and home dialysis as ‘first line’ treatment.
Partners with patients in health promotion, including referral to dietitian, diabetes nurse educators, social work and local/regional healthcare services.
Your Contribution
Degree in general Nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA
Post Grad Certificate in Renal Nursing
Significant postgraduate nursing experience in Nephrology
Comprehensive knowledge and skill in managing CKD pathways
Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
What we offer
Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
Employee Assistance Program
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Career development & advancement encouraged
Culture of continuous improvement
About St Vincent's Hospital Renal Service
St Vincent’s Hospital Renal Service provides care for patients across the entire spectrum of renal disease, from the ambulatory care of those with CKD to meeting the dialysis and transplant needs of those with ESKD. SVHM is known as a hub provider of renal services supporting a number of regional and rural satellite as well as in-centre renal dialysis facilities.
Our dialysis service comprises haemodialysis (acute and chronic), home dialysis (home haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis) with the service currently providing medical support for 330 patients undergoing maintenance dialysis and 350 patients with CKD stage 4/5 (all approaching ESKD and dialysis) state wide.
Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
10 July 2026 11:59pm
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]
