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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary  MPD-2  $89,253 - $144,291 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time and part-time temporary positions from 1/8/25 up to 1/2/26 

About the Role

Join a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to patients with renal disease and renal failure. As a Clinical Fellow in Nephrology with the Central Northern Adelaide Renal and Transplantation Service (CNARTS), you will provide care at a junior consultant level, managing patients requiring dialysis and transplantation. This role offers a unique opportunity to advance your expertise in a specialised area of nephrology, such as transplantation or dialysis, while working alongside experienced consultants in a multidisciplinary environment.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, you will engage in high-level research projects in collaboration with senior nephrologists, contributing to advancements in renal medicine. Your role will also include active involvement in the education and training of medical students and junior doctors, fostering the next generation of nephrology specialists. This position is ideal for a motivated clinician seeking to refine their skills, expand their research portfolio, and make a meaningful impact in patient care within a leading renal service.

About you

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Clinical Fellow in Nephrology who is committed to excellence in patient care, research, and education. To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Qualifications & Experience – FRACP with advanced training in Nephrology and at least one year as a Nephrology Registrar in a tertiary-level Renal Unit.

• Clinical Expertise – Demonstrated competence in renal medicine at a junior consultant level, with a strong commitment to quality improvement and safe practice.

• Professional & Personal Attributes – Excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills, with the ability to recognise limitations, adapt to change, and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

• Knowledge & Integrity – A sound understanding of renal medicine and fundamental medico-legal issues, along with a high level of professional integrity and respect for colleagues.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation.  As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all. 

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN 

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. 
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. 
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. 

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 899858

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Application Closing Date 

11:55 pm Friday 25 April 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 899858 RD Clinical Fellow Nephrology 25-26.pdf

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