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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln Hospital 
• Salary: $72,651 - $99,129 p.a (pro rata) - RN/RM1
• Ongoing Part Time (multiple positions available, hours to be negotiated)

Join Our Team as a Registered Nurse and Midwife at Port Lincoln Hospital

Are you a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse or Midwife looking to make a difference in a vibrant healthcare community? We invite you to apply for positions across various departments at Port Lincoln Hospital, including:

• Emergency Department
• Eyre Ward A
• Eyre Ward B
• Renal Unit
• Cancer Services
• Midwifery Unit
• Theatre

As a Registered Nurse or Midwife, you will provide high-quality nursing or midwifery services within our diverse health service settings. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills from novice to proficient practitioner as you consolidate your knowledge and experience through continuous professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver safe and effective nursing/midwifery care, taking accountability for your standards and the activities delegated to others.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance your clinical skills and knowledge.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide person-centred care in a supportive environment.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to a positive work culture focused on patient outcomes.

What We're Looking For:

• You will be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse or Nurse/Midwife or Midwife by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and be eligible to hold a current practicing certificate.
• Demonstrating sound knowledge and an understanding of the role of the Registered Nurse within a health care setting, you will bring the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• You will be creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within a health care setting, displaying a commitment to providing consumer and family-centred care.
• Strong communication skills including problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Experience in the use of computer packages eg Microsoft, 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), 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.
• Work in a collaborative and dynamic team that values your contributions and encourages professional growth.
• Play a crucial role in providing essential healthcare services to the Port Lincoln community.

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 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 880710

If you are ready to enhance your nursing or midwifery career and make a significant impact on patient care, we want to hear from you!

Enquiries

Afton Kay
Nursing Administration
Phone: 7669 1775
E-mail: afton.kay@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

29 October 2024, 11:55PM

Attachments

880710 Registered Nurse Theatre - Role Description.pdf

880710 Registered Nurse Midwife Emergency - Role Description.pdf

880710 Registered Nurse Eyre Ward A - Role Description.pdf

880710 Registered Nurse-Eyre Ward B - Role Description.pdf

880710 Registered Nurse Renal - Role Description.pdf

880710 Registered Nurse Cancer Services - Role Description.pdf

880710 Midwife Maternity Unit - Role Description.pdf

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