Enrolled Nurse

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Naracoorte Health Service
• Salary: $32.28 per hour - $37.75 per hour + 25% casual loading - ENC/END
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 
• Work across Aged Care and Acute Care

Join Our Team as an Enrolled Nurse at Naracoorte Health Service

Are you an Enrolled Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, dynamic team in a beautiful part of South Australia? Naracoorte Health Service is currently seeking enthusiastic Enrolled Nurses to join our Casual Pool. This is a great opportunity to gain diverse experience in a range of clinical settings, from acute care to residential aged care.

About the Role:

As an Enrolled Nurse at Naracoorte Health Service, you will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, professional patient care. Your responsibilities will include assisting with the implementation of nursing care plans, supporting both general and specialised procedures, and maintaining productive relationships within a multidisciplinary team. You will also be involved in planning and prioritising your workload to meet defined patient care outcomes and making sound judgments to resolve issues as they arise.

You will have the opportunity to work across various clinical areas, including our 39-bed acute care facility, day surgery, specialist consulting rooms, and Moreton Bay House, which houses both state-funded and Commonwealth-funded aged care beds. The role will require excellent communication skills to share information clearly and effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the provision of high-quality, person-centred nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Implement nursing care plans and assist with specialised nursing procedures.
• Plan, prioritise, and manage your daily work schedule to meet patient care needs.
• Provide verbal and written communication within your scope of practice to patients, healthcare team members, and the public.
• Maintain professional development and contribute to ongoing learning through a personal portfolio of post-enrolment education.

What We're Looking For:

• Enrolled or eligible for enrolment as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
• Experience within the scope of your education and training, demonstrating competence in delivering nursing care in line with established standards.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to think critically and exercise judgment in managing patient care and resolving work area challenges.

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.
• Access salary packaging benefits in addition to annual salary, superannuation, and leave loading –  watch a short video about salary packaging.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available (see SA Health Careers - Relocation support for more information)
• Confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program.

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.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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:920069 

Enquiries

Samantha Bueti
Position: Administration Manager
Phone:
E-mail:

Application Closing Date

7 November PM

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

Attachments

LCLHN Role Description - EN Enrolled Nurse