Executive Officer/Director of Nursing Naracoorte Health Service

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Naracoorte Health Service & Penola War Memorial Hospital
• Salary:RN/M6.3 $160,848 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Full time position
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Overview

An exciting leadership opportunity is now open for a strategic and experienced health professional to join our team as the Executive Officer/Director of Nursing and Midwifery (EO/DON) for Naracoorte Health Service and Penola War Memorial Hospital.

In this dual-site role, you will provide operational and strategic leadership to deliver high-quality, safe, and person-centred care. You'll lead multidisciplinary teams, manage resources, and drive innovation across clinical and support services in a dynamic rural healthcare setting.

About the role:

• Lead and manage nursing/midwifery and corporate services across both sites
• Oversee patient care, safety, quality systems, and governance
• Drive change, staff development, and service improvement initiatives
• Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

About you:

• AHPRA registered nurse/midwife with significant post-registration experience
• Proven leadership in health service management, strategy, and clinical governance
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and change management skills
• Experience in aged care, acute services, and regional health is desirable

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, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

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 south-eastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia's best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• 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

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 (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.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) 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.  The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 909645

Enquiries

Barbara Zanfagna

Position: EA to ED of Nursing & Midwifery LCLHN

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

18 September week close PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

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EODON Role Description Naracoorte

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