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• Limestone Coast Local Health Network
• Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service - Private Ward
• Salary: RN/RM2A $103,353 - $110,497 p.a + Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary Full Time up to 23 October 2026

Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service is seeking an Experienced Nurse/Midwife for the Private Ward on a temporary full-time basis. In this role, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care, mentor less experienced staff, and support the Nurse Unit Manager in leadership, operational management, and quality improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to patient care and professional development within a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver proficient, person-centred nursing/midwifery care and oversee daily patient outcomes.
• Support the Nurse Unit Manager with leadership, service coordination, and operational duties.
• Mentor and educate students and less experienced staff, fostering professional growth and learning.
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical auditing, and research to enhance patient care and service delivery.

Nursing Careers at Limestone Coast Local Health Network

Who We’re Looking For:

• Registered Nurse or Nurse/Midwife with 3+ years post-registration experience and strong clinical expertise.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and ability to manage workloads independently.
• Collaborative team player with experience working effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, healthcare standards, Quality Improvement systems, and a commitment to a positive work environment.

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.
• Job security and financial incentives: 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. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
• 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.

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.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to be part of a dedicated team at Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service, where your skills and leadership will make a difference every day!

Job ref: 918884

Enquiries

Application Closing Date

5 November 2025, 11:55PM

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

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

918884 Associate Nurse Unit Manager - Role Description.pdf