SA Health
Job reference:
926834
Location:
5291 - MOUNT GAMBIER
Job status:
Short Term Contract
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone
* Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Country Health Connect, Mount Gambier
* Salary: RN/M2C $87,416 to $110,497 p.a. (Pro-rata) + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
* Temporary Part-Time position working 19 hours per week (up to 10 April 2026)
* Eligibility Open to Everyone
About The Role
Step into a rewarding leadership opportunity as a Clinical Nurse within the Community Aged Care & Disability team. In this pivotal role, you'll provide high-quality, client-centred care that meets the Aged Care Standards, NDIS Standards, and NSQHS Standards. Working collaboratively with the Associate Nurse Unit Manager, you'll ensure safe, coordinated, and person-focused services that support older people and clients living with disability to maintain their independence at home and in the community.
This position offers the chance to contribute your clinical expertise while mentoring others, driving quality improvement, and making a genuine difference to the lives of people across the Limestone Coast.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care across community, aged care, and disability settings.
* Provide clinical oversight, assessment, and care planning for clients with complex needs.
* Support and guide nursing and care staff to ensure safe, high-quality service delivery.
* Contribute to quality improvement, clinical governance, and staff education initiatives.
What We're Looking For:
* Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and at least 3 years post-registration experience.
* Demonstrated experience and competence in aged care and community nursing.
* Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills with a focus on client outcomes.
* Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and manage competing priorities.
Why Join Us?
* Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network 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.
* Team Culture: Supportive and inclusive team environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community
* Access salary packaging benefits in addition to annual salary, superannuation, and leave loading – watch a short video about salary packaging.
* Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available (see SA Health Careers - Relocation support for more information)
* Wellbeing initiatives: Supporting you with access to mental health resources, EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities that promote balance, resilience, and a healthy workplace
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Our Organisation
We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.
The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.
The region is renowned for its world-class wine, spectacular beaches and outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no other:
* Relaxed, affordable living with a strong sense of community.
* Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf.
* Outstanding national parks, sporting facilities and outdoor adventures.
* Quality education facilities, including TAFE and University campuses.
* Diverse social activities, from sporting clubs and music groups to exceptional food, wine and thriving coffee culture.
* Conveniently located midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, offering easy access to both major cities while enjoying the benefits of regional living.
Further information about living and working in the LCLHN is available from
Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) | SA Health
Applicant Information
SA Health is 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, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
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
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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Enquiries
Lyn Sinel
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Application Closing Date
16 February week close PM
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.
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Role Description RN2 Aged Care and
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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.