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• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Naracoorte Health Service
• Salary: $29.81 - $30.69 per hour + 25% casual loading - AIN
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 
• Work across Aged Care and Acute Care

Join Our Team as an Assistant in Nursing at Naracoorte Health Service!

Are you passionate about providing compassionate care? Naracoorte Health Service is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Casual Pool as Assistants in Nursing, working in both our Acute and Aged Care units. This is your chance to make a difference in the lives of our patients and residents while gaining invaluable experience in a supportive environment.

About the Role: As an Assistant in Nursing, you will support our Enrolled and Registered Nurses in delivering high-quality patient care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with daily living activities and basic nursing duties.
• Providing person-centred care to our patients/clients.
• Performing routine technical support functions, including setting up for nursing procedures and managing local stock levels.
• Maintaining effective communication within our multidisciplinary healthcare team.

What We're Looking For:

• Current enrolment in an undergraduate nursing or midwifery program (2nd or 3rd year) or
• Completion of training relevant to the safe and competent performance of nursing duties or
• A Certificate III or IV in Basic Health Care, Aged Care, Health Services Assistance, Home and Community Care, Individual Support Work, or other approved health-related qualifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A collaborative spirit to thrive in a multidisciplinary team 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.
• Access salary packaging benefits in addition to annual salary, superannuation, and leave loading –  watch a short video about salary packaging.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available (see SA Health Careers - Relocation support for more information)
• Confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program.

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)

• 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 (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.

For more information about the role, please refer to the Role Description provided below. Job ref: 920072

Enquiries

Samantha Bueti
Position: Administration Manager
Phone: 87628102
E-mail: Samantha.Bueti@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

7 November 2026 - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

 920072 - LCLHN Role Description - AIN Assistant in Nursing.pdf

 JCS+RN+final.pdf