Registered Nurse, Naracoorte Hospital & Moreton Bay House - Casual Pool

Eligibility

: Open to Everyone

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Naracoorte Health Service
• Salary: RN/M1 $37.75 - $51.51 per hour + 25% casual loading
• Casual Pool working over a 7 day roster
• Work across Aged Care and Acute Care

An exciting opportunity for dedicated and experienced Registered Nurses to join our compassionate and dynamic team at Naracoorte Hospital and Moreton Bay House on a casual basis. This is a great chance to work in a multi-faceted role across both acute and aged care, with the potential for increased autonomy and professional development over time.

About the Role:
As a Registered Nurse, you will provide direct, person-centred care and individual case management to patients in a range of clinical areas. You will work collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. Your role will include coordinating services with other healthcare professionals and agencies to ensure the best possible health outcomes for your patients.

This position offers variety, allowing you to expand your nursing skills across different areas, from acute care through to aged care. You’ll also have the opportunity to guide and mentor less experienced staff, including Enrolled Nurses and student nurses, sharing your expertise and ensuring high standards of nursing care are maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive, person-centred nursing and midwifery care to patients.
• Assess individual patient needs and develop appropriate care plans.
• Coordinate services with other disciplines and agencies to meet patient health needs.
• Provide leadership and support to newer or less experienced staff.
• Work autonomously with increasing responsibility over time.

What We're Looking For:

• Registered Nurse with a current practising certificate from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated clinical competence and experience in a relevant nursing area.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to think critically, problem-solve, and adapt flexibly in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
• A passion for delivering high-quality patient care in both acute and aged care settings.

Our organisation
We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.

The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.

The region is renowned for its world-class wine, spectacular beaches and outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no other:

• Relaxed, affordable living with a strong sense of community

• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf

• Outstanding national parks, sporting facilities and outdoor adventures

• Quality education facilities, including TAFE and University campuses

• Diverse social activities, from sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee culture

• Conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while enjoying the benefits of regional living

Further information about living and working in the LCLHN is available from Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) | SA Health

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.
• As an employee of Limestone Coast Local Health Network we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Wellbeing initiatives: Supporting you with access to mental health resources, EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities that promote balance, resilience, and a healthy workplace
• Diversity and inclusion celebrated: fostering a workplace where individuality is valued, cultural differences are embraced, and everyone feels a strong sense of belonging.

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at

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: 920724