Address- Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Country Health Connect, Millicent
- Salary: $84,870 - $107,279 p.a (pro rata) - Ongoing Part Time - RN/RM2C
The Clinical Nurse – Women’s Health role is to improve the health and well being of women and young people living in the Limestone Coast LHN, particularly those who experience health inequities and to deliver targeted short-term clinical services to young people and women who experience disadvantage.
The Clinical Nurse – Women’s Health is a key member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing a comprehensive community based program to develop health promoting strategies for women and young people living in the Limestone Coast LHN, coordinating group and individual care and liaises with other Health Professionals to ensure the highest quality evidence based care for clients.
The Clinical Nurse – Women’s Health accepts accountability for their own practice standards, activities delegated to others and the guidance and development of less experienced staff.
The Clinical Nurse role at this level continues to be predominantly clinical in nature; however employees are assigned appropriate portfolios. The allocation of portfolio responsibilities should be negotiated with each employee and be consistent with the career development plan for the employee as determined by their performance review/development plan.
About You
- Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse or Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate, with at least 3 years, full time equivalent, post registration experience.
- Effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills and able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to be creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within the clinical setting.
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet set timelines, whilst working under minimal supervision.
- Experience in the leadership and direction of student nurses, enrolled nurses, and less experienced registered nurses.
- Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.
- You will have knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, industrial agreements, standards, codes, ethics and competency standards, and of contemporary nursing/midwifery and health care issues.
- Knowledge of Quality Improvement Systems as applied to a healthcare setting.
Benefits
- Work in an environment that encourages educational opportunities
- 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.
- 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.
- Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide
- Enjoy a relaxing and affordable country lifestyle in Millicent
About Us
Country Health Connect focuses on the delivery of exceptional care to those living within our communities who require some support to remain living independently or reside in one of our residential aged care facilities.
Our professional and caring staff deliver health care and wellbeing support across regional South Australia in hospitals, local health services, community centres, residential aged care facilities and clients’ own homes.
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network employs over 1500 staff and provides a wide range of health care services across the Limestone Coast region, covering a large geographical area which consists of the Upper and Lower South East, and extends 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.
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.
Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN.
Applicant Information
This is a part time vacancy working 30.4 hours per fortnight, and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.
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.
For more information about the roles please refer to the Job Pack provided below. Job ref: 866880
Enquiries
Alaina Andrews
Acting Womens Health Nurse Unit Manger
Phone: 0466 625 ***
E-mail: **************@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
5 June 2024, 11:55PM
Attachments
866880 Clinical Nurse Womens Health - Job Pack.pdf
JCS+RN+Community+final.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
