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Are you passionate about nursing and midwifery and looking to gain hands-on experience in a supportive, professional environment?

Join the team at Mount Gambier Hospital as a Casual Assistant in Nursing/Midwifery. This is your chance to make a real difference in patient care while working in an inclusive, dynamic healthcare setting.

As an Assistant in Nursing/Midwifery, you will work closely with Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses, providing vital support in delivering high-quality care to patients. Your role will involve assisting with personal care duties, supporting nursing procedures, cleaning equipment, and ensuring the smooth management of stock levels. You’ll help create a safe and caring environment, offering compassionate support to patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with patient personal care and routine nursing tasks.
• Support nursing procedures and maintain equipment.
• Help manage local stock levels and ensure cleanliness.
• Alert Registered Nurses to patient or visitor concerns.
• Work under the supervision of Registered and Enrolled Nurses to ensure optimal care.

What We’re Looking For:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate nursing or midwifery program (2nd/3rd year) or undertaking a course approved by the Registration Authority for Enrolled Nurses or hold Certificate III or IV in Basic Health Care, Aged Care, Health Services Assistance, Home and Community Care, or related fields.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience in nursing care within a healthcare setting

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

Please note that this is an ongoing recruitment process and we will be shortlisting and conducting interviews throughout the advertising 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) 

• 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: 892262

Enquiries

Application Closing Date

29 January 2026, 11:55PM

Attachments

892262 AIN Assistant in Nursing Midwifery - Role Description.pdf

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