JOB SUMMARY

Renal Coordinator is to counsel patients who have been diagnosed with End Stage Renal Failure (ESRF) about the different types of treatment modalities that are available in Singapore. A renal coordinator has to give information pertaining to Haemodialysis (HD), Peritoneal Dialysis (PD), Transplant and Conservative Care Management. He/She has to provide financial details in regards to the different modalities and cost differences of VWOs (Volunteer Welfare Organizations) and private dialysis centres. He/She has to coordinate patient’s care upon discharge from hospital and to upkeep data on patient’s preferred treatment modalities and dialysis centres.
The incumbent is also responsible for the administration of the renal right siting which provides disease specific case management for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and triaging of referrals from polyclinics. He/she also maintains the database for CKD patients and conducts advance care planning (ACP) for specific patients referred by the nephrologists.

(A) EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• A degree in social sciences, psychology, counselling, social work or nursing.

(C) EXPERIENCE

• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Some experience in the healthcare industry would be an advantage.
• Ability to speak dialects would be an advantage.
• Must be computer literate.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skill.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend training courses.
• Prepare to undertake any suitable task as assigned by the Reporting Officer or Head of Department.