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• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Bordertown Memorial Hospital & Aged care, Keith & District Healthcare
• Position based in Bordertown and Keith
• Salary: $144,064 p.a | RN/M6.1
• Temporary Full Time working over a 7-day roster up to 3 April 2026

Take on a pivotal executive leadership role where your expertise will shape the direction, culture, and performance of nursing and midwifery services across Bordertown Memorial Hospital & Aged Care and Keith & District Healthcare. As the Director of Nursing & Midwifery, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across complex service environments, overseeing inpatient, outpatient, emergency, primary health, and aged care operations. This role offers the opportunity to design and evaluate clinical practice frameworks, lead multidisciplinary teams, drive innovation, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, and person-centred care for the communities we serve. You will be central to strengthening governance, systems, staff capability, and organisational performance across two sites with diverse services and funding models.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership, governance, and direction for nursing and midwifery services across Bordertown Memorial Hospital & Aged Care and Keith & District Healthcare.
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical practice frameworks, service delivery models, and quality improvement systems.
• Manage the overall operations of the health units, optimising human, material, and financial resources.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, professional standards, accreditation requirements, and public sector policies.
• Drive innovation, system improvement, workforce capability building, and organisational change initiatives.
• Provide professional nursing/midwifery advice to executives, managers, and stakeholders.
• Lead and support direct reports, fostering a culture of safety, respect, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee risk management, corporate governance, financial planning, and service performance.
• Strengthen partnerships with community, government, funding bodies, and regional networks.
• Promote patient-centred care, engagement, and positive health outcomes.
• Ensure robust human resource systems, including recruitment, staff development, and performance frameworks.
• Support research, evidence-based practice, and data-driven decision making.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Do you have extensive senior leadership experience in managing complex nursing, midwifery, or health services across diverse environments?
• Are you confident overseeing clinical governance, financial management, workforce systems, and organisational strategy?
• Do you take pride in leading teams through change, improving models of care, and strengthening service quality?
• Are you a collaborative, influential leader who thrives in multi-site, multi-service environments?
• Are you committed to building positive workplace cultures, supporting staff, and delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care?

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

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.
• Team Culture: Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community.
• 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).
• Wellbeing initiatives: Supporting you with access to mental health resources, EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities that promote balance, resilience, and a healthy workplace.

Our Organisation

We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.  

The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.  

The region is renowned for its world-class wine, spectacular beaches and outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no other: 

• Relaxed, affordable living with a strong sense of community. 
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf. 
• Outstanding national parks, sporting facilities and outdoor adventures. 
• Quality education facilities, including TAFE and University campuses. 
• Diverse social activities, from sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee culture. 
• Conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while enjoying the benefits of regional living. 

Further information about living and working in the LCLHN is available from Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) | SA Health 

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 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.

Job Ref: 922685

Eligibility: Open to SA Public Sector Employees Only

Enquiries: To discuss more, please contact Sonya Lodewyk, Senior Admin Officer/Executive Secretary on Phone: 8752 9000 or via Email: Sonya.Lodewyk@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Friday 5th December 2025, 11:55PM

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

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Ready to Apply?

If you are an innovative, highly experienced, and strategic nursing/midwifery leader, we encourage you to apply. Step into a role where your leadership will influence service outcomes, strengthen workforce capability, and ensure the delivery of exceptional care across two integral Limestone Coast health services. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on regional healthcare while shaping supportive, high-performing teams and driving meaningful organisational change.

922685 RN/M6.1 Role Description.pdf