Registered Nurse - Community Nursing - Mount Gambier Job no: 891483
Work type: Part time
Location: South East
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery
Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Country Health Connect, Mount Gambier Salary: $74,831 - $102,103 p.a (pro rata) - RN/RM1 Temporary Part Time (60.8 hours per fortnight up to 30 January 2026) Make a Difference in Rural Healthcare – Join Our Community Health Team!
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Country Health Connect team in Mount Gambier. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a community-based setting, where you will make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide nursing services in health service and community-based settings. Deliver consumer- and family-centred care, promoting wellbeing and independence. Work autonomously when required, developing and consolidating your clinical skills. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the overall care plan. Engage in continuous professional development and reflective practice to enhance your skills. Prioritise workloads and manage care delivery effectively. Participate in quality improvement activities and adhere to relevant legislation and ethical standards. What We're Looking For:
Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse or Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate. Strong communication skills, with the ability to problem-solve and resolve conflicts effectively. Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team. Creative, innovative, and flexible approach to addressing healthcare challenges. Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality care and prioritising patient needs. Experience in nursing practice in line with relevant standards, and proficiency in computer systems such as Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of quality improvement systems and relevant healthcare legislation. Why Join Us?
Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care. Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued. Job security and financial incentives: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits. Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. The Region
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.
Your lifestyle includes:
Relaxed and affordable lifestyle. Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf. Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities. Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses. Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences. Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide. Applicant Information
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.
Check(s):
DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC). DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check. National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position. Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances).
SA 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: 891483
Enquiries
Samantha Swift A/Regional Manager Community Nursing
Phone: 87334755
E-mail:
Application Closing Date
21 January 2025, 11:55PM
Attachments
891483 Community Health Nurse - Role Description.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines.
International applicant guidelines.
Advertised: 07 Jan 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 21 Jan 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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