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Renal Care Nurse

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A Renal Care Nurse delivers specialised care to patients with kidney impairments, managing treatments like dialysis and transplants.

  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
      • NSW
      • ACT
      • VIC
      • QLD
      • TAS
      • WA
      • SA
  • 10,000 people employed in Australia
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a renal care nurse

Get qualified to work as a renal care nurse with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Renal Care Nurse generally earns $1,800 per week ($93,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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The nursing sector has seen a strong increase in employment numbers over the last five years. There are currently 298,400 people working as a nurse in Australia and many of them specialise as a Renal Care Nurse. Renal Care Nurses may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If a career as a Renal Care Nurse interests you, consider enrolling in an Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Renal Care). This course will advance your skills in case management, nursing patients with renal impairments, applying renal replacement therapy, administering medicines and intravenous therapy, infection control, clinical assessments and contemporary nursing practices.

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Further reading

What can you do with a Diploma of Nursing?

2nd February 2021

Why is Nursing a Good Career Choice in Australia?

25th November 2022

Career Pathways for Graduates After Studying a Diploma of Nursing and a Bachelor of Nursing

4th October 2024

Renal Care Nurse careers

A Renal Care Nurse provides specialist nursing care to patients having treatment for renal impairments. You might work with patients on dialysis or who are undergoing a kidney transplant. Renal Care Nurses might monitor patients’ kidney function and assess related symptoms. You’ll work closely with other health care professionals in this role.

Renal Care Nurses should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate well with patients from a range of backgrounds. You should have good observational abilities and must be able to work well in a team environment. Renal Care Nurses should have strong attention to detail and good analytical skills. You’ll need to follow correct procedures and make important decisions quickly.