Enrolled Nurse - Community Health BalaklavaJob no: 883396
Work type: Part time
Location: Yorke and Mid North
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Nursing/Midwifery
Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, BalaklavaSalary $62,128 - $72,651 p.a. (pro rata) - ENC/ENDOngoing Part Time (16 hours per week) Contract (up to 30 June 2026)Join Our Dynamic Team and Make a Difference in Community Health! Are you a compassionate and dedicated Enrolled Nurse looking to provide high-quality care in a community health setting? We are seeking an enthusiastic Enrolled Nurse to support our diverse team in delivering person-centred care to clients in the community. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team where you will be able to grow your skills, contribute to health service delivery, and make a real difference in people's lives.
About the Role As an Enrolled Nurse, you will support the Registered Nurse/Midwife in delivering person-centred care in line with regulatory requirements. Working collaboratively, you'll contribute to quality improvement, assist with care plans, and deliver therapeutic interventions in community health. Your ability to engage with clients, prioritise care, and support patient education will be key to success, ensuring all care aligns with best practice standards. Key responsibilities:
Provide nursing care and assessments in accordance with established procedures, always ensuring person-centred care.Work under the guidance of a Registered Nurse to plan and execute nursing tasks, making decisions within your scope of practice.Engage with clients to deliver care, reporting on therapeutic interventions and contributing to the evaluation of patient progress.Contribute to continuous quality improvement activities.Assist with the management of nursing stock, ensuring cost-effective and best practice use of resources.Educate clients, families, and carers on health conditions and self-care strategies.Essential Criteria To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills, and experience:
Enrolled as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (or eligible for enrolment), with a current practising certificate.Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.Organisational skills with the ability to prioritise care and recognise clinical changes.Commitment to person-centred care and working with diverse populations.Experience in nursing care, demonstrating competence in established practice standards.This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development within a supportive and innovative environment. You will have access to ongoing training, leadership development, and the chance to work closely with experienced healthcare professionals committed to excellence in community care.
If you're passionate about delivering high-quality, holistic care and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Applicant Information In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits. For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:
DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker CheckNational Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category ASA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 883396. Enquiries Belinda Carter
Team Leader
Phone: 0427 607 613
E-mail: ******
Application Closing Date 28 November 2024 - 11.55PM
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