Riverton Hospital

1 month ago


Royal Park, Australia SA Health Full time
Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Riverton Salary Classification - $72,651 to $99,129 p.a. (pro rata) - RN/M1 Second  Classification - $62,128 to $72,651 p.a. (pro rata) - ENC/END Ongoing and Temporary Part Time Contracts (various hours & terms )

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR RIVERTON DISTRICT SOLDIERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
REGISTERED AND ENROLLED NURSES

The gorgeous Yorke and Northern region encompassing the Yorke Peninsula and significant areas of the Spencer Gulf and Gulf of St Vincent, Southern Flinders Ranges and the Mid North of South Australia (SA) all within easy reach of Adelaide.

The Mid North region is SA’s gateway to the outback and Southern Flinders Ranges, it is renowned for its wonderful rural panoramas and unique country townships. The area is made up of dramatic landscapes and native wildlife and offers an abundance of activities to break up those workdays, including outback camping, four-wheel driving, cycling, and surfing. The beautiful Clare Valley sits within this region and offers some of Australia’s best wines with more than 50 cellar doors to explore and enjoy.

The Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe in their work environment. This culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

A career in the YNLHN can be very rewarding and comes with great lifestyles benefits. Whether you want to specialise in a particular area like Renal, Emergency, Perioperative, Mental Health or Community Health, we have diverse job prospects and opportunities to fast track your skills and career. Not to mention your choice of scenery from farm to ocean, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges.

The YNLHN offers our employees access to salary sacrifice arrangements through Smart Salary and some areas have access to a remote zone allowance. Watch a short video about what salary packaging is . For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found .


About Riverton District Soldiers Memorial Hospital and Wakefield Aged Care

Riverton Hospital has 7 acute beds and 20 RAC aged care beds. We are a small, yet dynamic hospital servicing the local town and surrounding communities. Linked onsite with the local GP clinic, you will be exposed to a variety of patient presentations from emergency retrieval, low priority attendances, palliation, long term aged care, and everything in between – there is something for everyone at Riverton Hospital

Set in the beautiful country town of Riverton, South Australia, 89km from Adelaide CBD. As a nurse you will fulfill a role that is engaging, fulfilling and a valued part of the country community.

Riverton is a friendly, peaceful, and scenically beautiful town, nested in the rolling hills just north of Roseworthy and not far from the renowned Clare Valley. With local schools, shops, and services there is everything you might need on hand, and if not, it’s not a far drive to other nearby centres.

Our hospital and aged care facility thrive on a positive culture, where staff are valued and recognised as significant contributors to the ongoing health and wellbeing of the community we care for. We value everyone skills, experience and contribution and emphasise a positive mindset aiming to bring our best to our work every day. You will be part of a team that works together, to support each other and provide the best service we can for our patients and our residents. We are proud of our facility and proud to be a part of the community of Riverton – come and join us

Role overview

Your role as a nurse will be varied, exciting, and full of opportunity Given we are a country hospital, our nurses are known for being able to manage whatever comes through our doors, whether it is a critical event or a low priority attendance. You will develop and maintain your skills in triage, acute emergency, mental health, palliation and so much more. In addition, our attached residential aged care facility will offer you a solid nursing foundation in the ongoing management of the care of our valued residents and the challenges and accomplishment that working in aged care can bring.

There will also be opportunity to take on additional portfolios such as blood management, palliative care, education of students, work health and safety, infection control and many others. We offer extensive education opportunities to all our nursing staff as well as opportunities for career advancement into specialist acute roles, education, management, and others. Wherever you want to head with your nursing career, we can help you get there in the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network.

Current Riverton vacancies:

Registered Nurse: Permanent P/T, 0.42 FTE (16 hours per week) Commencing ASAP Registered Nurse: Temporary P/T, 0.84 FTE (32 hours per week) Commencing ASAP until 30/04/2025 Enrolled Nurse: Permanent P/T, 0.84 FTE (32 hours per week) Commencing ASAP until 30/04/2025

Please apply online and provide a cover letter and resume including referees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref : 886423 .


Application Closing Date

Applications close Sunday 8th December 2024 at 11.55PM Central Australia Daylight Time.


Enquiries

Jayne Gebert
CenSTaR Administration
Phone: 8638 4152
E-mail:


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:

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

SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.


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