AddressJob reference: 868430
Location: 5606 - PORT LINCOLN
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln Hospital, Renal Unit
- Salary: RN/RM1 72,651 - $99,129 p.a (pro rata); RN/RM2 $84,870 - $107,279 p.a
- Temporary and Ongoing Appointments available
The Role
Are you a compassionate and dedicated nurse ready to make a difference in the lives of patients requiring renal care? Port Lincoln Hospital is seeking passionate nurses to join our Renal Unit and provide exceptional nursing services.
As a Registered Nurse or Clinical Nurse in the Renal Unit, you'll have the opportunity to excel in a variety of health service settings, utilising your experience to deliver high-quality care.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing nursing and/or midwifery services to patients in the Renal Unit
- Developing from a novice to a proficient level of professional practice through continuous professional development and experience.
- Accepting accountability for your own practice standards, activities delegated to others, and guiding the development of less experienced staff.
- Providing specific haemodialysis services to a group of patients in a Nurse-led Satellite Renal Unit.
- Supporting the development and learning of less experienced staff, ensuring the highest standards of nursing care are maintained.
- As the Clinical Nurse, you will provide clinical nursing care, oversee the provision of nursing/midwifery care within the Renal Unit, provide complex emergency care independently and as part of a team, and participate in clinical teaching.
Positions available:
- Ongoing Full Time as a Registered Nurse or Clinical Nurse (classification level will be determined by knowledge and experience)
- Temporary Part Time as a Registered Nurse (40 hours per fortnight, up to 3 January 2025)
You will be Registered 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 experience in the haemodialysis of patients in a Renal Unit or like.
For more information about the roles please refer to the Job Pack provided below
The Region
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.
With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia's best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you. The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there's plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback - create your best life, right here.
To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health
Port Lincoln Hospital a modern 48-bed hospital complete with Special Care unit, Chemotherapy/Renal dialysis Unit and Operating Rooms facilities. There is a wide range of visiting surgeons and the facility provides medical, special care, surgical, obstetric, palliative care and services for children. Situated in a beautiful coastal location, Port Lincoln Hospital is one of four rural general hospitals in South Australia, and has a range of clinical specialties along with a large and stable workforce.
Why Join Us
- Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North 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.
- Job security and inclusions: 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.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
- The opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare setting and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients needing renal care and their families.
Applicant Information
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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 868430
Enquiries
Afton Kay
Nursing Administration
7669 1775
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Application Closing Date
26 June 2024 - 11:55PM
Attachments
868430 Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse - Job Pack.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
Flexibility Statement
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.
