Overview
Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Berri (RMCLHN) is seeking an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) to provide support in delivering home-based care in Aboriginal communities. This is a casual position (AIN) up to 10 April 2026 with a salary of $29.81 – $30.69 per hour + 25% casual loading.
About the Role
The Assistant in Nursing supports Enrolled and Registered Nurses/Midwives in the delivery of general patient/client care and undertakes basic nursing duties. You will monitor vital signs, assist with personal care, support activities of daily living, and help ensure care plans are followed.
You will maintain accurate records, report concerns to senior nursing staff, and ensure that all care delivery is safe, efficient and compliant with healthcare regulations, with cultural considerations respected.
You will work collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure care plans are followed and that care is delivered in the home workplace while adhering to best practices.
What We're Looking For
- Be enrolled as a student in an undergraduate program in nursing or midwifery (can state year of program, e.g., 3rd year) and have completed any required employer training relevant to safe and competent performance at this level; OR
- Be employed on the basis that the person is, or will be, undertaking a course approved by the Registration Authority for the preparation of Enrolled Nurses; OR
- Hold a Certificate III or IV in one of the following health related disciplines:
- Basic Health Care;
- Aged Care;
- Health Services Assistance (Qualifications to include elective units recommended for AIN Acute care);
- Home and Community Care;
- Individual Support Work;
- Or other nationally recognised courses approved within the healthcare setting by full agreement of DHA and the ANMF
- Experience, within the boundaries of their education and skill preparation, in providing nursing/midwifery care in the healthcare setting in accordance with appropriate standards of practice.
About Us
The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN) supports more than 70,000 people in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds listed in the original description. For more information about working for RMCLHN, you may view the organisation’s information.
- We provide access to education and training opportunities to enhance your role.
- Offer flexible work arrangements to balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
- Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and belonging.
- We are seeking applicants in Nursing & Midwifery.
Applicant Information
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and immunisation requirements:
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups (e.g., aged care 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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 898957
Enquiries
Kelly Moore
Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: 8580 2444
E-mail: Kelly. M oore@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Friday 10th April 2026 - 11.55PM
Attachments
- 898957 AIN Role Description.pdf
- About Berri Factsheet.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 flexible working arrangements for this role.
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