Clinical Nurse

Job no: 911967

Work type: Part time

Location: South East

Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier
• RN/M2C | Part Time Contract 0.2 FTE | Temporary (up to 8 May 2026)
• Salary: $87,416 - $110,497 p.a (pro rata)
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Join Us as a Nurse Consultant – Lead Infection Control and Drive Best Practice

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse/Midwife passionate about infection prevention and control? We're seeking a dedicated Nurse Consultant to provide expert guidance and leadership across Country Health Connect. In this influential role, you'll ensure safe, evidence-based practices are implemented to protect staff, clients, and the community while mentoring and supporting healthcare professionals.

Nursing Careers at Limestone Coast Local Health Network

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert consultative services to staff across multiple disciplines.
• Lead, coordinate, and implement infection prevention and control programs.
• Assess risks, set priorities, and introduce strategies to minimise infection.
• Develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Guide and support less experienced nurses, midwives, and health professionals.

What We Are Looking For:

• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, holding (or eligible to hold) a current practising certificate.
• Registered Nurse/Midwife with at least 3 years post-registration experience or currently classified as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Infection Prevention and Control across Community, Allied Health, and Home Support settings.
• Experience working with Aboriginal consumers, with proven cultural awareness and responsiveness.
• Ability to deliver training, education, and competency-based assessments for individuals and groups.

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- here.
• 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

This is a part time vacancy, working 15.2 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.

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: 911967

Enquiries

Loren Jenkins

Regional Manager Community Nursing

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

Wednesday 22nd October PM

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

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Advertised: 01 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 22 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time