At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate nursing care in community settings and support patients' health journeys.
- Company: Join the Eyre & Far North Local Health Network, a leader in community health services.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, relocation support, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Experience the beauty of Port Lincoln while working in a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while advancing your nursing skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with experience in wound care and a passion for patient-centred care.
The predicted salary is between 117215 - 117215 $ per year.
Location: Eyre and Western
Salary: RN/M2C: $92,731 - $117,215 p.a. (pro rata) / RN/M1: $79,381 - $108,311 p.a. (pro-rata) + 12% Superannuation + Allowances + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Permanent Part-Time position working 16 hours per week, over a 7 day roster.
Please note that as this position is multi-classed as either a RN/M2C or RN/M1, the classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.
About the Role
Looking for a change in your nursing career? Whether you’re looking to expand your clinical skills, enjoy more flexibility or just need a change, we’d love to hear from you. Community nursing is a rewarding field where you’ll build strong connections with patients and families while supporting hospital avoidance strategies.
In Community & Allied Health, your wellbeing matters. We understand the importance of work-life balance and may be able to offer flexible working arrangements, including school hours, shorter shifts, or casual roles.
This role offers a 7-day service from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, delivering high-quality nursing care in an outpatient setting - either in our clinic settings or in patients’ homes within the Port Lincoln area.
You will provide various nursing services, including wound management (chronic, complex and acute), venepuncture, CVAD management, urinary catheter management, Baxter infusions, stoma management, medication administration and post-acute care.
You’ll be part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team working alongside many specialist teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct person-centred nursing care and individual case management to patients in a variety of community health settings.
- Support the development of nursing practice by guiding less experienced staff and students.
- Demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the role of the Registered Nurse/Midwife within a health care setting.
- Manage and prioritise your workload effectively to meet care delivery goals.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, ensuring patient safety and optimal care standards.
What We're Looking For
- Registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia for RN1 positions, Registered Nurse with at least 3 years of post-registration experience for RN2 positions.
- Solid wound care knowledge with a broad understanding of wound care dressings and the healing process.
- Ability to lead, support, and mentor other nursing staff, including students and enrolled nurses.
- Commitment to consumer and family-centred care.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to work independently, and within a multidisciplinary team, prioritising care while meeting deadlines.
About the Team
You’ll be part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team, working alongside specialist nurses in areas including diabetes, cancer care (including breast, prostate, and other cancers), stoma care, palliative care, continence, community aged care, and NDIS.
Our team is dedicated to supporting your professional growth while delivering exceptional care to our community.
About Us
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy.
We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.
Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.
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.
- Access to education and training opportunities.
- Flexible working hours.
- Employee recognition in a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Community Nurse – Port Lincoln employer: Sa-Health
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