• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Kangaroo Island Health Service
• Salary: $63,992- $72,033 p.a. (pro rata) - ENC; $66,438 - $74,831 p.a. (pro rata) - END  + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Multiple positions: Perm F/T & P/T (hrs negotiable, working over a 7 day roster)

Overview

Enjoying a team approach to holistic, client-centred care, this is a great opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of aged care residents in the Carnarvon and Anchusa Nursing Homes on Kangaroo Island. As part of the multidisciplinary team, you will provide nursing care aimed at improving residents’ health outcomes. Your duties will involve assessing residents’ needs, planning, implementing and coordinating appropriate service delivery options, and communicating changes in condition and care. You may be required to provide support and guidance to an Assistant in Nursing, Direct Care Workers or student nurses. Consolidating your knowledge and skills, you will develop in capability through continuous professional development and experience and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with all members of the health care team. When you join our dynamic workforce, you will escape the hustle and bustle of city life and be able to take advantage of the endless possibilities for adventure relaxation, recreation and sightseeing.

You will be enrolled or eligible for enrolment as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and hold or be eligible to hold a current practicing certificate. With demonstrated competence in aged care nursing in accordance with the appropriate standards, you will have effective communication skills including problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills. You will be capable of working with the elderly and their families where there are multiple complexities and diverse cultural backgrounds. Committed to working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will be creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within an aged care setting.

Benefits of Joining us

At BHFLHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing and employer superannuation contributions.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join BHFLHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

BHFLHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

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) 
• 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.

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For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref:903469

Enquiries

Application Closing Date

27 June 2025 - 4 week close - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

 903469 - Role Description Enrolled Nurse - Aged Care KIHS.pdf

 JCS+EN+final.pdf

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