Community Health Nurse

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Country Health Connect, Naracoorte
• Salary:RN/M1  $74,831 - $102,103 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation + leave Loading & Salary Sacrifice
• Permanent Part time position working 8 hours per week
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Overview

Join SA Health as a Part-time Community Health Nurse in the welcoming town of Naracoorte, where you will make a real difference in the lives of local families and individuals. This ongoing position offers flexible work arrangements while delivering essential health services across the beautiful South East region of South Australia.

About the Opportunity

Working within the Limestone Coast Local Health Network, you will provide comprehensive community nursing services to residents of Naracoorte and surrounding areas. This role combines clinical expertise with community engagement, allowing you to build meaningful relationships while supporting health outcomes in a close-knit regional setting.

What You Will Do

• Deliver nursing care and health promotion activities in community settings
• Conduct health assessments and develop individualised care plans
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and local healthcare providers
• Support chronic disease management and preventative health programs
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure quality standards

Why Choose SA Health

SA Health is committed to providing exceptional healthcare across South Australia, with a strong focus on regional communities. We offer competitive remuneration, professional development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits package includes study leave, salary packaging options, and access to employee assistance programs.

What We Are Looking For

• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Experience in community or primary health care settings
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel within the region
• Commitment to delivering person-centred care

Experience the rewards of regional nursing while contributing to the health and wellbeing of the Naracoorte community. Apply today to begin your journey with 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.
• 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.

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: 917972

Enquiries

Loren Jenkins

Regional Manager Community Nursing

Phone:

E-mail: 

Application Closing Date

7 November week close PM

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

Attachments

Role Description - RN1 Community Health Nurse (CHN) LCLHN .pdf