SA Health Job reference: 866010 Location: 5290 - MOUNT GAMBIER Job status: Ongoing Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service - Medical Ward
Salary: $72,651 - $99,129 p.a (pro-rata) - RN/M1
Multiple Permanent, Temporary, full time and part time positions available, working over a 7 day roster
Overview
Working with a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of high quality, person-centred care within the Mount Gambier & District Health Service. 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. It is expected that you will provide support and guidance to newer or less experienced staff, Enrolled Nurses, student nurses and other workers providing basic nursing care. 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 health care team.
Benefits
Work in an environment that encourages educational opportunities
In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits.
Up to $13,000 reimbursed Relocation cost may be available
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.
Enjoying a wonderful country location, you will indulge in a relaxing lifestyle, with access to excellent schooling options for your children. There are many sporting clubs, activities, and social events suitable for health professionals and families within one hour drive from the city centre. Mount Gambier Airport has multiple flights daily to Adelaide and Melbourne (45-minute flight time). There are also many opportunities to network with other professionals in the region through professional development opportunities.
About You
Must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse or Nurse/Midwife by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and hold or be eligible to hold a current practicing certificate.
With demonstrated competence in nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards, you will have effective communication skills, including problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
With the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and prioritise workloads, you will be creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within a healthcare setting.
Demonstrated commitment to providing consumer/client and family centred care.
About Us
Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service is the largest hospital in regional South Australia and has been identified as one of the four general hospitals to provide treatment for Country people closer to home. Committed to maintaining and improving the health and well-being of the people of South Australia, it provides a comprehensive range of high quality, accessible hospital and related services as well as promoting the health of the general community and encouraging healthy behaviour on the part of the individual.
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)
National 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 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.
Application Closing Date
22 October 2024, 11.55PM
If you are ready to contribute to a healthcare environment where your skills are valued and your professional growth is supported, apply now to join Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service as a Registered Nurse working in the Medical Ward. Together, we can make a difference in patient care.
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