Assistant in Nursing/Midwifery - Casual Pool

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• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier & Districts Health Service
• Salary: AIN $29.81 - $30.69 per hour + 25% casual loading - Casual (working over a 7 day roster)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Are you passionate about nursing and midwifery and looking to gain hands-on experience in a supportive, professional environment?

Join the team at Mount Gambier Hospital as a Casual Assistant in Nursing/Midwifery. This is your chance to make a real difference in patient care while working in an inclusive, dynamic healthcare setting.

As an Assistant in Nursing/Midwifery, you will work closely with Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses, providing vital support in delivering high-quality care to patients. Your role will involve assisting with personal care duties, supporting nursing procedures, cleaning equipment, and ensuring the smooth management of stock levels. You’ll help create a safe and caring environment, offering compassionate support to patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with patient personal care and routine nursing tasks.
• Support nursing procedures and maintain equipment.
• Help manage local stock levels and ensure cleanliness.
• Alert Registered Nurses to patient or visitor concerns.
• Work under the supervision of Registered and Enrolled Nurses to ensure optimal care.

What We’re Looking For

• Enrolled in an undergraduate nursing or midwifery program (2nd/3rd year) or undertaking a course approved by the Registration Authority for Enrolled Nurses or hold Certificate III or IV in Basic Health Care, Aged Care, Health Services Assistance, Home and Community Care, or related fields.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience in nursing care within a healthcare setting

• 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 the salary, superannuation, and casual loading – watch a short video about salary packaging [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smartsalary.com.au%2Fsalary-packaging%2F&data=05%7C02%7CKate.D%27Amico%40sa.gov.au%7C1217d964abe34146f7a808de2af61d00%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C638995433712437584%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2FoVLxGQndQ8QyKydekp33IUwoSALQ3p4huRyJQ6n058%3D&reserved=0].
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available (see SA Health Careers - Relocation support [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sahealth.sa.gov.au%2Fwps%2Fwcm%2Fconnect%2Fpublic%2Bcontent%2Fsa%2Bhealth%2Binternet%2Fcareers%2Fworking%2Bfor%2Bsa%2Bhealth%2Four%2Bbenefits%2Frelocation%2Bsupport&data=05%7C02%7CKate.D%27Amico%40sa.gov.au%7C1217d964abe34146f7a808de2af61d00%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C638995433712453904%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=S0qRYdB5RZApTyUgGMGn2uPI3zFqaw%2BI%2BTzCeSrhBW0%3D&reserved=0] for more information)

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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 [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sahealth.sa.gov.au%2Fwps%2Fwcm%2Fconnect%2Fpublic%2Bcontent%2Fsa%2Bhealth%2Binternet%2Fabout%2Bus%2Four%2Blocal%2Bhealth%2Bnetworks%2Flimestone%2Bcoast%2Blocal%2Bhealth%2Bnetwork%2Flimestone%2Bcoast%2Blocal%2Bhealth%2Bnetwork&data=05%7C02%7CKate.D%27Amico%40sa.gov.au%7C1217d964abe34146f7a808de2af61d00%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C638995433712469640%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=c4HjaHJSk1E%2FIqqIv%2FfF9RgvtbOUxKdaHmUv61gQdr8%3D&reserved=0]

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Applicant Information

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.

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

• Check(s)
• 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 [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Public+Content/SA+Health+Internet/Clinical+Resources/Clinical+Programs+and+Practice+Guidelines/Immunisation+for+health+professionals/Health+care+worker+immunisation+and+screening+requirements] in the workplace.

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Enquiries

LCLHN Recruitment Team Position

• LCLHN
• Recruitment
• Team
• Phone: 0407629871
• E-mail: Health.LCLHNRecruitment@sa.gov.au [Health.LCLHNRecruitment@sa.gov.au]

Application Closing Date

6 February 2027 - 11.55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/careers/how+to+apply/how+to+apply] for further information.

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