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Registered Nurse RN1 - Keith - Temp Contract

In this role, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients and clients while developing your professional skills through experience, mentoring, and ongoing learning.

Posted Oct 8

Shift and hours
7 day roster * Temporary Part-time position working 30.4 hours per week (up to 30 October 2027), over a 7 day roster30.4 hours a week
License
RN license
Term
Local Contract * Temporary Part-time position working 30.4 hours per week (up to 30 October 2027), over a 7 day rosterPart-time

Do you qualify?

License
Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse or Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with a current practicing certificate
Certification
DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) * DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
Certification
National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups
Also asks
Satisfactory Criminal History Check Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Also asks
Appropriate immunisation requirements
Also asks
Category A immunisation risk compliance Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

What it pays

Against similar roles
Pays above most Maine agency rolesMaine agency postings that state pay run $53k/yr to $105k/yr, the middle half $60k/yr to $83k/yr, across 37 postings.
Bonus
Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 * Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available (see SA Health Careers - Relocation supportmay be available

Benefits

  • Benefits12% Superannuation* Salary: RN/M1 $77,824 - $106,187 p.a. (pro rata) + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
  • BenefitsLeave Loading
  • BenefitsSalary Sacrifice Benefits
  • BenefitsMental health resources, EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities
  • EAP
  • Mental health resources

The role and schedule

Precepting
You would precept other nurses Support and guide less experienced staff, students, and Enrolled Nurses in clinical practice.
Day to day
Provide direct nursing or midwifery care and coordinate individual patient/client services Provide direct nursing or midwifery care and coordinate individual patient/client services.
Day to day
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research, and health promotion activities Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research, and health promotion activities.
Charge
Team leadership on shifts as required Contribute to the efficient operation of your clinical area, including team leadership on shifts as required.
Hours stated
over a 7 day roster

The workplace

SA Health
Hiring organization

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

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  • Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Keith & Districts Health Care.
  • Salary: RN/M1 $77,824 - $106,187 p.a. (pro rata) + 12% Superannuation + Leave

Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits.

  • Temporary Part-time position working 30.4 hours per week (up to 30 October

2027), over a 7 day roster

  • Eligibility Open to Everyone

Deliver exceptional care and grow your career!

Join our team at Keith & Districts Health Care! In this role, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients and clients while developing your professional skills through experience, mentoring, and ongoing learning. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, student education, and leadership in your clinical area. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career in a supportive, regional healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing or midwifery care and coordinate individual

patient/client services.

  • Support and guide less experienced staff, students, and Enrolled Nurses in

clinical practice.

  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research, and health

promotion activities.

  • Contribute to the efficient operation of your clinical area, including team

leadership on shifts as required.

What We Are Looking For

  • Are you registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse or Nurse/Midwife

with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.

  • Are you committed to delivering safe, person-centred care in a dynamic

healthcare setting?

  • Do you thrive working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team?
  • Are you willing to support and mentor students, new staff, and Enrolled

Nurses?

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 annual salary,

superannuation, and leave 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)

  • Wellbeing initiatives: Supporting you with access to mental health resources,

EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities that promote balance, resilience, and a healthy workplace

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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)

  • 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

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.

Job ref: 947559

Enquiries

Jacquie Halliday

Position: Nurse Unit Manager Phone: 0427 600 159

Application Closing Date

6 September 2026 - 2 week close - 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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South Portland, MEFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 2% above the US average

Median rent
$1,812/mo
Household income
$86,838/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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