• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier & District Health Service - Surgical Ward
• Salary: $63,992 - $74,831 p.a. (pro rata) - ENC/END + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits 
• Multiple Perm & Temp positions available: F/T & P/T (part time hours to be negotiated), working over 7 day roster
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Overview

Exciting Opportunity for Enrolled Nurses – Surgical Unit at Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service!

Are you a proactive and self-motivated Enrolled Nurse looking to advance your career in a supportive environment? Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service offers an excellent opportunity to join our Surgical Unit, where you will contribute to providing high-quality, person-centred care.

About the Role: This position is perfect for an Enrolled Nurse who thrives in a dynamic, regional healthcare setting. You will play a key role in supporting the Registered Nurse by assessing patient needs, planning and implementing care, and overseeing the work of Assistants in Nursing (AINs) and students. Your proactive approach and commitment to evidence-based practice will be essential in ensuring patient safety and effective risk management within the unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Registered Nurse in providing person-centred care to patients within the Surgical Unit.
• Assess individual patient needs, plan and implement appropriate care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse.
• Support and oversee the work of AINs and students, contributing to a collaborative healthcare environment.
• Ensure patient safety, risk minimisation, and adherence to safe work practices.
• Maintain responsibility and accountability for your own nursing care, integrating evidence-based practices into your work.

What We’re Looking For:

• Enrolled Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and a valid practising certificate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with patients and team members.
• Demonstrated experience in nursing care within a healthcare setting, with a solid understanding of the Enrolled Nurse role.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of care and adhering to evidence-based practices.

The Region

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.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network, part of SA Health, 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.  Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service is part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network. We provide acute services ranging from in-hospital care by local general practitioners to specialist surgical, obstetric, paediatric and anaesthetic services delivered by medical consultants.

Mount Gambier & District Health Service is the largest hospital in rural South Australia. Nursing roles in Mount Gambier have much to offer; you will benefit from ongoing career development, education and training opportunities, be part of a progressive rural region, have access to an extensive range of clinical support on site, and be part of a friendly team environment. 

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

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) 
• 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.

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: 910752

Enquiries

Application Closing Date

6 August 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

Attachments

 910752 - LCLHN Role Description - EN Enrolled Nurse Surgical MGDHS.pdf

JCS+EN+final.pdf

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