At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate nursing care in community settings and support patients' health journeys.
- Company: Join a supportive team at Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, competitive salary, relocation support, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to your wellbeing and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while advancing your nursing skills.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with experience in wound care and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 117215 - 117215 $ per year.
A permanent part-time position working 16 hours per week, over a 7-day roster.
About the Role
Looking for a change in your nursing career? Community nursing is a rewarding field where you'll build strong connections with patients and families while supporting hospital avoidance strategies. 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
- post-acute care
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, stoma care, palliative care, continence, community aged care, and NDIS.
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.
Why Join Us
- Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community.
- Access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
- Wellbeing and counselling support via our free Employee Assistance Program.
- Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available.
- 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.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
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