• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Ceduna District Health Services, Ceduna
• Salary: $74,831 - $102,103 p.a. (Pro-rata) - RN/M1 + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Multiple Ongoing positions available: Full Time & Part Time (part time hours to be negotiated), working over a 7 day roster

Join Our Team as a Registered Nurse in Aged Care

As a Registered Nurse in Aged Care, you’ll provide vital nursing services in a supportive health service environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity for you to grow from a novice practitioner to a proficient professional, enhancing your skills and knowledge through continuous development and hands-on experience. You’ll take pride in accepting accountability for your own standards of care while also guiding and supporting others in their practice. Join us and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents while advancing your career in a rewarding and dynamic setting!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess individual patient needs and coordinate service delivery from various options, including other disciplines or agencies.
• Provide direct, person-centered nursing care and case management on a shift-by-shift basis, gaining increasing autonomy.
• Plan and coordinate services with other disciplines to meet individual health care needs.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and minimise risks.
• Serve as ward/team leader as needed, supporting staff and coordinating patient care.
• Contribute to procedures for managing challenging behaviours effectively.

What We’re Looking For:

• Must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
• Proven ability to demonstrate competence in nursing practice, adhering to the relevant standards of care.
• Experienced in using computer software packages, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

The Region

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 340,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you. The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North 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.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

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 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 905562

Enquiries

Debbie Greatbatch
Phone: 8626 2121
Position: Administration Officer
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

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

Attachments

905562 - RNM1 - Registered Nurse-Aged Care - Ceduna - Role Description.pdf

JCS+RegisteredNurse+final.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines