Enrolled Nurse Transition Program - (Multiple Positions)

Description:

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service
• Salary: $63,992 - $74,831 p.a (pro rata) - ENC/END
• Temporary Part Time starting from April 2025 until 3 October 2025, working 64 hours per fortnight over a 7 day roster
• Multiple positions available

Start your career with us - where care meets opportunity

Are you soon to complete your Enrolled Nursing degree or not yet worked in Acute sector? We invite you to apply for our Enrolled Nurse Transition Program at Mount Gambier and District Health Service, starting in April 2025 . This is a unique chance to enhance your skills in the Acute sector while making a real difference in the lives of patients. A family friendly, flexible work place which enjoys and supports workers to achieve their best, you will enjoy the perks of working as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team based at Mount Gambier Hospital, utilising a holistic approach to patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Provide care in line with regulatory standards, ensuring safe and effective practice.
• Engage in patient assessments and routine care procedures.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and provide support to AIN/M and students.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic patient care.

What We're Looking For

• Enrolled or eligible for enrolment as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
• Newly graduated Enrolled Nurse or an Enrolled Nurse who has not worked in the Acute sector.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player, committed to delivering high-quality care.
• Knowledge of confidentiality, relevant legislation, and nursing standards.
• Able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Proactive and driven individual, with sound knowledge and understanding of the role of the Enrolled Nurse within a healthcare setting and able to provide person-centred care.

This is a 26 week contract transition program, and at the successful completion of the program you will be transitioned to a casual employment contract.

Why Join Us?

• In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support .
• Work/life balance - many sporting clubs, activities and social events suitable for young and mature professionals
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide
• Supported in Clinical Supervision and Professional Development opportunities
• On offer are exceptional educational opportunities combined with diverse medical and surgical experience for the successful candidate.

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia's best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• 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 (direct contact with blood or body substances)

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: 894336

Enquiries

Application Closing Date

4 March 2025, 11:55PM

Attachments

894336 Enrolled Nurse Transition Program - Role Description.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 the flexible working arrangements for this role.