Assistant In Nursing/Midwifery

Job no: 913267

Work type: Casual, Full time, Part time

Location: Adelaide Hills, Barossa, Fleurieu Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, Various

Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network
• Various locations across Barossa Hills Fleurieu region
• Multiple Opportunities for both Casual & Short- Term Temporary Employment (over a 7-day roster)
• Salary for Casual roles: $ $30.69 per hour + 25% casual loading
• Salary for Short Term Temporary Appointments: $59,094 - $60,844 p.a (pro rata)

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

Join the Assistant in Nursing/Midwifery Central Pool at the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network and work in one or more of our diverse health units located in:

• Eudunda
• Kingscote
• Tanunda
• Angaston
• Victor Harbor
• Kapunda
• Gawler
• Mount Barker
• Strathalbyn
• Mount Pleasant
• Gumeracha

Opportunities are available to assist with the provision of professional high quality care, aimed at improving patient health outcomes, in:

• Acute, Medical, Surgical, Rehabilitation
• Aged Care
• Emergency
• Theatre
• Midwifery
• Renal Dialysis
• Chemotherapy and Transfusion

Central Staffing Casual Pool offers the flexibility and opportunity to move into many different areas within the nursing profession whilst achieving work/life balance.

As an Assistant in Nursing/Midwifery, you'll support Enrolled and Registered Nurses/Midwives in delivering person-centred care and undertake basic nursing duties such as assisting with daily living activities, setting up for procedures, cleaning equipment, and managing stock. This is a rewarding opportunity to gain experience across multiple units and sites while contributing to safe, high-quality care for our patients and residents.

WHO ARE WE?

Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network (BHFLHN) encompasses 40% of the population of country South Australia, including the Barossa, Gawler district, Adelaide Hills, Southern Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island.

The region is an area of significant population growth for South Australia. Our sites and services are located at Mt Barker, Gawler, Victor Harbor (Southern Fleurieu), Strathalbyn, Kingscote (Kangaroo Island), Mt Pleasant, Angaston, Tanunda, Gumeracha, Eudunda and Kapunda. The LHN has 11 public hospitals, 6 aged care facilities, 5 birthing sites, and an extensive range of community-based services.

WHAT DO WE STAND FOR?

At BHFLHN our values underpin everything we do and the way we behave every day. We also look for people who align to our values and we believe that our passion must be yours to be a success, our values are Trust, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Kindness

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Are you a team player with strong communication skills and the ability to provide person-centred care?
• Are you adaptable, with the flexibility to work across different sites and units?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions – then read on….

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?

• Assist nurses and midwives with routine care tasks and activities of daily living.
• Provide technical support functions such as equipment cleaning, stock management, and procedure setup.
• Help maintain a safe, supportive, and culturally appropriate environment for patients, residents, and staff.
• Actively participate in quality improvement activities by following established guidelines and reporting relevant data.

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?

At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:

• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
• Access to professional development opportunities
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?

Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following:

• You will need to be immunised. Please contact the Enquiries Person for this position if you have any queries. Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy. Further information is in the application for to help guide you.
• You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.
• You will be required to be enrolled as a student in an undergraduate program in nursing or midwifery or hold a Certificate III or IV in a health related discipline. For more information, please refer to the Role Description provided below.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you.

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DON'T HESITATE Applications Close on 2 September 2026, 11:55PM

Please note this is an ongoing recruitment process open for up to 12 months. Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted continuously, with interviews conducted throughout the advertising period. Early applications are encouraged.

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Advertised: 04 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 02 Sep 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time