Registered Nurse - Millicent Sheoak Lodge Aged Care

SA Health
Job reference: 862654
Location: 5280 - MILLICENT
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Millicent and Districts Hospital and Health Service - Aged Care
• Salary: $72,651 - $99,129 p.a. (pro rata) - RN/M1
• Multiple Permanent positions available (hours and roles negotiable, working over a 7-day roster)

BENEFITS

• Work in a purpose built Aged Care facility (roles may be negotiated) in a setting that will enable you to expand your experience and skill level.
• Financial incentives, including salary sacrificing, employer superannuation contributions, leave loading, other allowances
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from

. * 4-6 weeks annual leave (depending on roster arrangements) in addition to other leave entitlements

• Opportunity to discuss flexible working arrangements, including Monday-Friday shifts within Day Surgery Unit
• Supportive and friendly work environment with continuous professional and personal development opportunities
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide.
• Great work-life balance with great swimming/surfing beaches, national parks and world-renowned wineries in close proximity and only 30 minutes to South Australia's largest regional city, Mount Gambier.
• Enjoy a relaxing and affordable country lifestyle in Millicent while you start or continue your career in health.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Provide professional high-quality nursing within the Millicent and Districts Hospital and Health Service-Sheoak Lodge.
• Opportunities to extend and expand your scope of practice in a vibrant rural setting.
• Bring and grow in your skill set by providing support and guidance to a broad range of nursing staff from the novice to experienced staff, supported by a team of Nurse Educators.
• Access continuous professional development and experience and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with all members of the health care team
• Become an important member of the local community by contributing to improving their health and wellbeing.

ABOUT YOU

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and hold or be eligible to hold a current practicing certificate.
• Effective communication skills, including problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and prioritise workloads.
• Creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within a healthcare setting

ABOUT USand District Hospital and Health Service is part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network and employs over 140 staff across the site to provide the community with access to acute and Aged Care services which includes but is not limited to:

• Inpatient admissions including paediatric, medical, step down and mental health.
• Outpatient care including infusion and transfusion services
• Surgical services-including day surgery and overnight as required. Surgical specialities offered include general surgery, orthopaedics, endoscopy and gastroscopy, oral and maxillofacial, breast and endocrine, dental and minor procedures.
• A 24-hour, seven day a week Accident and Emergency Department.
• 60 bed residential Aged Care facility co-located
• Domiciliary midwife program
• Co-located Community Health Service

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 offers rewarding employment opportunities in a workplace that supports integrity, honesty, courage and respect in the workplace.Applicant InformationThe 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.In addition to the annual salary package we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, employer superannuation contributions and leave loading.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 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.Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network atFor information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be foundFor more information about the role please refer to the Job Pack provided below. Job ref: 862654Application Closing DateThursday 9th May 2024 - 11.55PMAttachmentsFlexibility 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.