SA Health Job reference: 864764 Location: 5290 - MOUNT GAMBIER Job status: Ongoing Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service
Salary: $72,651 - $99,129 p.a (pro-rata) - RN/RM1
Ongoing full-time and temporary part time contracts available, working over a 7 day roster
Are you a Registered Nurse/Midwife wanting to join a supportive regional Maternity and Paediatric unit?
You will assist with the provision of professional high quality nursing and midwifery care within the Maternity/Paediatric Unit at Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service, caring for women and babies from 34 weeks gestation, prenatal and postnatal care and paediatric patients. Assessing individual patient needs, you will plan, implement or coordinate appropriate service delivery from a range of accepted options. You will also provide health education, counselling and rehabilitation programs to improve the health outcomes of individual patients or groups. Consolidating your knowledge and skills, you will develop in capability through continuous professional development and experience and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with all members of the Maternity/Paediatric Unit.
Why Join Us
Work in a friendly unit across a multidisciplinary team of nurses, midwives, GP obstetricians, specialist obstetricians and paediatricians
Opportunity to work across all aspects of midwifery and paediatric care
Work in an environment that encourages educational opportunities with modern equipment and facilities
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.
Work/life balance - many sporting clubs, activities and social events suitable for young and mature professionals
Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide
Supported in Clinical Supervision and Professional Development opportunities
Nursing roles in Mount Gambier have much to offer. You will benefit from ongoing career development and learning opportunities, be part of a progressive rural region, have access to an extensive range of clinical support on site, and be part of a friendly team environment.
About You
Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and hold or be eligible to hold a current practicing certificate.
Demonstrated competence in nursing/midwifery practice in accordance with the appropriate standards, demonstrating a commitment to providing patient and family-centred care.
Effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and prioritise workloads.
About Us
Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service is the largest hospital in regional South Australia, providing a comprehensive range of high quality, accessible hospital services.
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups.
Applicant Information
Please note that this is an ongoing recruitment process, and we will be shortlisting and conducting interviews throughout the advertisement period. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly as applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
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.
Enquiries Karen Cahir Position: Business Support Officer Phone: 0403 108 062 Email: ******
Application Close Date 22 January 2025 - 11:55PM
Flexibility Statement The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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