Victoria and Queensland Branch Symposiums; Workforce EOI closing soon; Employment opportunities and more!
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In this issue...
- Symposiums: VIC & QLD
- Bladder Cancer Research Review Issue 7
Utas Professional Development Webinar Series
Employment Opportunities
- Workforce EOI closing soon
- WA Branch Connect Dinner
Nephrology Watch 6 - Practice update in Diabetic Kidney Disease
EOI Vascular Access SIG
RSA Educational Calendar
Latest News
Victoria Branch Regional Symposium
This is your last chance to join us on Sunday, 8 October for the VIC Branch Regional Symposium! Registrations close today!
We are excited to bring together experts, practitioners, and enthusiasts in the field of renal care for an enriching experience filled with the latest advancements, valuable insights, and opportunities for collaboration.
With Mr Ming Yii, an esteemed expert in Vascular and Transplant Surgery, as a keynote speaker at this event.
Click here for the full agenda and to register for the event.
Vascular Access Workshop and Queensland Branch Symposium
On Saturday, 4 November we will be holding a Vascular Access Workshop on the Sunshine Coast. Click here for more information. Following this event, there is an optional social event.
On Sunday, 5 November, we are holding the QLD Branch Symposium - "Transcending Boundaries: Shaping the Future of Nephrology". The program features informative sessions, including:
- Reducing perception of infection risk to increase uptake of Peritoneal Dialysis (PD)
- Vascular Access – The good and the bad, the old and the new
- Kidney Supportive Care
- Paired Kidney Exchange Program
Abstract submissions close this week, follow the link below for more information and to register for the event.
Western Australia Branch Connect Dinner
Connect with your fellow RSA members over a delectable two course meal at the University Club Of Western Australia. This evening is designed as both a social catch up with other RSA members as well as informative table discussions on workforce, diet and pharmacology.
Date: Thursday, 9 November 2023.
Time: 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Venue: University Club of Western Australia
Cost: RSA Members: $45 | Non-members: $85
CPD: 1 hour
Workforce EOI - last chance!
Expressions of Interest close this week for the RSA Kidney Healthcare Workforce Taskforce. This is your opportunity to join one of four sub-groups on the following areas of interest and be part of the change:
- Advocacy
- Leadership
- Education, Credentialling and Training
- Staff:patient Ratios and Models of Care
Interested in participating in this important area of influence and impact? Click the link below to submit your EOI.
Latest Research Initiatives
Bladder Cancer Research Review
Issue 7 of the Bladder Cancer Research Review discusses sever key studies that contribute to knowledge of bladder cancer treatment strategies, patient profiling, and potential innovations in therapy, particularly for specific subsets of patients such as those with DNA damage response gene alterations or elderly individuals with localized disease.
Nephrology Watch - Episode 6
The latest video in the series, Nephrology Watch. This edition features a discussion with Professor Gopi Rangan titled: Practice update in Diabetic Kidney Disease: Role of nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists.
Key Stakeholder & Partner Update
UTas Professional Development Webinar Series
Join the next UTas session in their Professional Development Webinar Series!
‘Barriers and enablers to best clinical nursing: Evidence based practice and Compassion Fatigue’.
4:00pm ADST - Thursday, 5 October 2023
Kidney Health Australia - expanded eligibility for Kidney Health 4 Life
This means more of your patients living with kidney disease may be eligible to take part!
The program focusses on providing support for people living with kidney disease to self-manage their condition.
Your patients may be eligible for the study if they are an:
- Adult (18+ years) diagnosed with early to mid-stage CKD (Stages 1-4);
- Adult (18+ years) about to commence or already receiving dialysis treatment (peritoneal or haemodialysis).
Do you have people in your practice or renal unit who would benefit from this research study? Encourage patients to complete an Expression of Interest form via KH4L webpage. Patients will need a mobile phone or tablet device with internet access to complete registration. To learn more, call KH4L Hotline on 1800 454 363.
Special Interest Groups
EOI Vascular Access SIG
We are launching a new special interest group for members interested in developing resources and best practice guidelines for Vascular Access. Register now to be added to the group. A meeting will be set at a future date still to be determined.
RSA 2023 Education Calendar
The following events are available for registration:
RSA Branch Event: Victoria Branch Regional Symposium - Registrations closing today!
Date: Sunday, 8 October 2023
Location: Traralgon VIC
Cost: Members: $115 | Non-members: $215
Webinar: Conference Abstract Writing Made Easy
Date: Monday, 23 October 2023
Location: Online
Cost: Members: Free | Non-members: $25
RSA Branch Event: Vascular Access Workshop QLD
Date: Saturday, 4 November 2023
Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD
Cost: Members: $210 | Non-members: $350
RSA Branch Event: Queensland Branch Symposium
Date: Sunday, 5 November 2023
Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD
Cost: Members: $115 | Non-members: $215
Special Interest Group: Nephrology Nurse Practitioner
Date: Thursday, 9 November 2023
Location: Online
Cost: Members only: Free
WA Branch Connect Dinner
Date: Thursday, 9 November 2023
Location: University Club of Western Australia
Cost: Members: $45 | Non-members: $85
Webinar: Validation of a Phosphorus Food Frequency Questionnaire in Patients with Kidney Failure Undertaking Dialysis
Date: Monday, 20 November 2023
Location: Online
Cost: Members: Free | Non-members: $25
Special Interest Group: Kidney Supportive Care Meeting
Date: Thursday, 23 November 2023
Location: Online
Cost: Members only: Free
Online Symposium: Shared Care hosted by NSW
Date: Friday, 1 December 2023
Location: Online
Cost: Members: $25 | Non-members: $50
Webinar: AI-Powered Healthcare: Unleashing the potential, considering the challenges.
Date: Monday, 4 December 2023
Location: Online
Cost: Members: Free | Non-members: $25
Employment Opportunities
- Clinical Coordinator - Renal Transplant, North West Renal Satellite Unit
- Nurse Unit Manager - Renal Wagga Incentre Services, Wagga Wagga
- Clinical Nurse Educator - Renal Stream, Griffith
