- Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Nursing and Midwifery
- Salary: $72,651 - $99,129 p.a (pro rata) - RN/RM1
- Ongoing, Temporary, Full Time, Part Time or casual positions may be available
Applications are now open for the Registered Midwife Candidate Pool working across Limestone Coast Local Health Network
Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LHN) is now accepting applications for a Registered Midwife Candidate Pool, to be considered for vacant Midwifery positions (RN/RM1) that become available over the next 12 months. This includes any ongoing or temporary, part time/full time or casual vacancies which may arise within the wider Nursing/Midwifery department. Positions may be based at our sites in Mount Gambier Hospital or at our sites in Bordertown, Kingston SE, Millicent, or Naracoorte.
We are continually seeking talented individuals to join Limestone Coast Local Health Network Nursing and Midwifery team. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews as opportunities arise.
Are you looking for a lifestyle that is relaxing, affordable and close proximity to great swimming/surfing beaches, national parks or world-renowned wineries?
Do you want to play an important role in your local community by contributing to improving their health and wellbeing?
Become part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network and enjoy an affordable country lifestyle while you start or continue your career in health.
You will assist with the provision of professional high-quality nursing and midwifery care within the Maternity Unit at Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service or across Limestone Coast Local Health Network, caring for women and babies, prenatal and postnatal care. As a Midwife, you will participate in assessing women’s needs and planning, implementing and coordinating appropriate care and service delivery. You will also provide health education, counselling and rehabilitation programs to improve the health outcomes of individual patients or groups. Consolidating your knowledge and skills, you will develop in capability through continuous professional development and experience and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with all members of the Maternity Unit.
About You
You will be registered or eligible for registration as a Midwife or Nurse/Midwife by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold or be eligible to hold a current practicing certificate. 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
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. We are situated approximately 400km from Adelaide and 500km from Melbourne.
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.
Services we provide in the region include accident and emergency, day and inpatient surgery, aboriginal health, obstetric services, community health and aged care services. We have facilities located within Mount Gambier, Bordertown, Kingston, Millicent, Naracoorte and Penola. The region encompasses Mount Gambier & District Health Service which is the largest hospital in rural South Australia and has been identified as one of the four general hospitals to provide treatment for Country people closer to home.
Nursing roles in the Limestone Coast 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.
We employ over 1500 staff across the region in a variety of roles including administrative, allied health, nursing and midwifery, managerial, medical, operational, research and support staff. These dedicated staff provide high quality patient care, education, research and health promoting services to ensure the local community are healthy, enjoy a great quality of life and experience a safe, contemporary and sustainable healthcare system.
We offer rewarding employment opportunities in a workplace that supports integrity, honesty, courage and respect in the workplace.
Limestone Coast Local Health Network seeks to attract and retain employees who share our values and demonstrate them in their interactions with colleagues and consumers. We embed our values into daily operations to strengthen our culture and help us to achieve our core purpose of delivering best practice care and services that contribute to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities and region.
The Benefits
- Job security and financial incentives: 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.
- Flexible work arrangements
- 4-6 weeks annual leave (depending on role and roster arrangements) in additional to other leave entitlements
- Supportive and friendly work environment with professional and personal development opportunities
- Affordable and relaxing country lifestyle with regional city conveniences.
- 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.
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)
- 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 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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 876657
Enquiries
Karen Cahir
Business Support Officer
Phone: 0403 108 062
Email: karen.cahir@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
7 August 2025, 11:55PM
Attachments
876657 Registered Midwife Candidate Pool - Job Pack.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
