- Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier
- RN/M1 | Full/Part Time Contracts | Ongoing
- Multiple Positions Available
- Salary: $74,831 - $102,103 p.a (pro rata)
- Eligibility Open to Everyone
Are you a Registered Nurse with experience or passion in Emergency Nursing?
With the expansion and upcoming opening of our brand new six-bed Emergency Department Short Stay Unit (ED SSU), Mount Gambier & District Health Service is entering an exciting new phase in how we deliver care.
This development is a vital step in meeting the growing demand across both Emergency and inpatient services. ED SSUs are well-established across Australia and are proven to:
- Improve patient flow
- Reduce unnecessary hospital admissions
- Enhance patient outcomes
For our ED team, the SSU is all about delivering what we do best-fast, focused, patient-centred care.
Why join us?
- You’ll work in a fast-paced, supportive environment with plenty of opportunities for hands-on learning and real-time mentoring
- You will work across the Emergency Department, including the SSU, gaining experience in managing patients of all ages, with a wide range of health conditions and varying levels of acuity.
- Senior and junior nurses will collaborate closely, fostering strong clinical decision-making and team-based care
- It’s an opportunity to be part of a growing, forward-thinking team that’s committed to innovation and improving patient experiences
Whether you're an experienced ED nurse or looking to broaden your skills in a high-energy setting, this is your chance to join an established, passionate, emergency team.
About the role:
As a Registered Nurse/Midwife in the Emergency Department Short Stay Unit, you will provide high-quality care in a fast-paced clinical environment. You will develop from a novice to a proficient practitioner, consolidating your knowledge and skills through hands-on experience and ongoing professional development. You will be accountable for your own clinical standards and the safe delegation of care, ensuring a consistently high level of person-centred service within the dynamic ED/SSU setting.
What We Are Looking For:
- Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse or Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, with a current practising certificate.
- Demonstrated competence in emergency or acute nursing practice, in accordance with professional standards.
- A flexible, team-focused approach with a strong commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care.
- Enthusiasm for learning, innovation, and delivering excellent care in a high-energy setting.
See role description for qualifications.
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.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
- Job security and financial incentives: 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 click here.
- 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.
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 south-eastern 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.
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.
For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 907826
Enquiries
Sally Neumann
E/O DONM MGDHS
Phone: 0421 848 491
E-mail: Sally.Neumann@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Friday 15th August 2025 - 11.55PM
Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.
Attachments
907826 RN/M1 Role Description.pdf
JCS+RegisteredNurse+Emergency+final.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
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