Job no: 786794

Work type: Casual

Location: Adelaide Hills

Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Gumeracha District Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital and Aged Care
• Salary: $35.00 - $47.76 per hour plus 25% casual loading - RN/M1
• Casual (up to 3/2/2023), working over a 7 day roster

The Registered Nurse will contribute to the delivery of high quality person centred care to patients and residents at the Gumeracha District Soldiers Memorial Hospital. You will provide direct nursing care to Acute, Aged Care and Transition Care Package (TCP) patients, as well as contributing to the effective management of Accident and Emergency presentations. It is expected that you will have responsibility for after-hours management of the hospital, and contribute to the supervision and mentoring of Enrolled Nurses, Direct Care Attendants and Student Nurses. Enjoying close-knit community involvement and family friendly rostering, you will have the opportunity to expand and develop your country nursing skills in a friendly and supportive environment. Gumeracha District Soldiers Memorial Hospital provides acute services ranging from in-hospital care for adults and children by local general practitioners to outpatients and aged care services. The hospital has a 24 hour accident and emergency department and day therapy centres.

You will be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and hold or be eligible to hold a current practicing certificate. With demonstrated competence in nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards, you will have effective communication skills, including problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills. With the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and prioritise workloads, you will be creative, innovative and flexible when approaching issues within a country health setting.

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 compliant immunisation screening.

Suitably qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given preference as a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and sections 34(2) and 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).

COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement under the Emergency Management (Healthcare Setting Workers Vaccination) (COVID-19) Directions 2021 to work in SA Health/health care setting.

For more information about the role please refer to the Job Pack provided below. Job ref: 786794