• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service
• Salary: RN/M1 $74,831 to $102,103 p.a. (Pro-rata) + Superannuation, Salary Sacrifice Benefits and leave loading
• Ongoing full-time and temporary part time contracts available, working over a 7 day roster
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

About the Role

An exciting opportunity awaits dual-qualified Registered Nurses and Midwives to join the friendly and supportive team at Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service. Located in the beautiful Limestone Coast region, this role offers the chance to work across both midwifery and acute nursing settings, gaining experience in diverse clinical areas while contributing to high-quality, person-centred care.

This is a multi-varied position where you will:

• Deliver direct nursing and midwifery care on a shift-by-shift basis.
• Assess patient needs, plan and implement care, and coordinate services across disciplines.
• Support new and less experienced staff, including students and Enrolled Nurses.
• Provide health promotion and education to patients, families, and the community.
• Participate in quality improvement activities that enhance patient safety and care outcomes.

About You

We are seeking applicants who are:

• Dual-qualified as a Registered Nurse and Midwife with AHPRA registration.
• Passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based, and person-centred care.
• Effective communicators who thrive in a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible, resilient, and committed to continuous learning.
• Recent dual-qualified graduates are strongly encouraged to apply – we will support your transition into practice.

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.
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide
• Supported in Clinical Supervision and Professional Development opportunities

Nursing roles in Mount Gambier have much to offer. You will benefit from ongoing career development and learning opportunities, be part of a progressive rural region, have access to an extensive range of clinical support on site, and be part of a friendly team environment.

Enjoying a wonderful country location, you will indulge in a relaxing lifestyle, with access to excellent schooling options for your children. There are many sporting clubs, activities, and social events suitable for health professionals and families within one hour drive from the city centre. Mount Gambier Airport has multiple flights daily to Adelaide and Melbourne (45-minute flight time). There are also many opportunities to network with other professionals in the region through professional development opportunities.

About You

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and hold or be eligible to hold a current practicing certificate. We are seeking applicants who are registered as both Nurse and Midwife, however, consideration will be given for a Registered Midwife with appropriate experience.
• With demonstrated competence in nursing/midwifery practice in accordance with the appropriate standards, you will demonstrate a commitment to providing patient and family-centred care.
• Your effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills will equip you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and prioritise workloads.

About Us

Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service is the largest hospital in regional South Australia and has been identified as one of the four general hospitals to provide treatment for Country people closer to home. Committed to maintaining and improving the health and well-being of the people of South Australia, it provides a comprehensive range of high quality, accessible hospital and related services as well as promoting the health of the general community and encouraging healthy behaviour on the part of the individual. We provide acute services ranging from in-hospital care by local general practitioners to specialist surgical, obstetric, paediatric and anaesthetic services delivered by medical consultants. Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service | SA Health

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 www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN

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.

Please note that this is an ongoing recruitment process, and we will be shortlisting and conducting interviews throughout the advertisement period. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly as applications will be reviewed as they are received.

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

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• 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: 914217

Enquiries
Karen Cahir
Position: Business Support Officer
Phone: 0403 108 062
Email: [email protected]

Application Close Date
17 October 2025 - 11:55PM

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

Attachments

914217 - LCLHN Role Description - RN01 Reg NurseMidwife MatPaeds MGDHS.pdf

JCS+Registered+Midwife+final.pdf

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