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• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Barmera
• Salary 
  • Classification - RN/M1 - $74,831 to 102,103 p.a. (pro rata)
  • Second Classification - RN/M2C - $87,416 to $110,497 p.a. (pro rata)
• Ongoing Part Time (28 hours per week) Term Contract

Join Our Team as a Community Health Nurse in Barmera!

Are you an experienced and compassionate nurse ready to make a real difference in your community? We’re seeking a dedicated Community Health Nurse (RN1/RN2C) to join our team in Barmera. This is your chance to provide exceptional person-centred care, work alongside a supportive team, and enjoy a fulfilling career in a beautiful part of South Australia.

As a Community Health Nurse, you’ll assess patient needs, coordinate care, and deliver direct nursing/midwifery services with increasing autonomy. You’ll collaborate with a range of disciplines and agencies to ensure the best health outcomes for your patients. Whether you're working in a defined clinical area or managing individual cases, you'll play a pivotal role in improving health and wellbeing in the Barmera community.

You’ll have the opportunity to develop professionally, take on leadership roles, and be part of a team that values growth, collaboration, and patient-centred care. Your skills and experience will directly contribute to better health outcomes, with plenty of opportunities for personal and career development.

Essential Criteria

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and a current practicing certificate.
• Demonstrated competence in relevant nursing practice and standards.
• For RN/M2C:
  • at least 3 years post-registration experience.
  • Leadership experience, guiding student nurses and less experienced staff.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and make a difference in the Barmera community!

About RMCLHN

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn.  Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally
• Give you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

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Applicant Information

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 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: 891019

Enquiries

Teresa Colligan
Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: 0466 091 232
E-mail: Teresa.Colligan@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

16th January 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments

891019 RN1 Community Nurse Role Description.pdf

891019 RN2C - Clinical Nurse Role Description.pdf

Job Capacity Statement - Registered Nurse - Community.pdf

About Barmera Factsheet.pdf

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