Clinical Nurse – Community Aged Care

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Community Health
• Position based in Naracoorte
• Salary: RN/RM2C $87,416 - $110,497 p.a + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits 
• Temporary Full Time up to 2 October 2026

Step into a rewarding leadership opportunity as a Clinical Nurse within the Community Aged Care & Disability team. In this pivotal role, you'll provide high-quality, client-centred care that meets the Aged Care Standards, NDIS Standards, and NSQHS Standards. Working collaboratively with the Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you'll ensure safe, coordinated, and person-focused services that support older people and clients living with disability to maintain their independence at home and in the community.

This position offers the chance to contribute your clinical expertise while mentoring others, driving quality improvement, and making a genuine difference to the lives of people across the Limestone Coast.

• Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care across community, aged care, and disability settings.
• Provide clinical oversight, assessment, and care planning for clients with complex needs.
• Support and guide nursing and care staff to ensure safe, high-quality service delivery.
• Contribute to quality improvement, clinical governance, and staff education initiatives.

What We're Looking For:

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and at least 3 years post-registration experience.
• Demonstrated experience and competence in aged care and community nursing.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills with a focus on client outcomes.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and manage competing priorities.

Why Join Us?

• Access salary packaging benefits in addition to annual salary, superannuation, and leave loading. 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
• 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 free Employee Assistance Program.
• Regional incentives may apply, subject to the terms in the Enterprise Agreement.

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

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s) 

• 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) 
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check 
• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• 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.

Enquiries

Lyn Sinel
Program Manager Home Support Services
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E-mail: 

Application Closing Date

13 November 2026, 11:55PM

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

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

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