Assistant in Nursing

SA Health; Penola; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

Salary Sacrifice

Job summary

SA Health is seeking an Assistant in Nursing/Midwifery (AIN/M) in Penola to support Enrolled and Registered Nurses/Midwives in delivering person-centred care. You will assist with routine nursing duties, ADLs, and collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a safe, compassionate patient experience.

Under supervision, you will gain hands-on nursing skills, manage basic equipment, and contribute to a positive workplace culture within the Limestone Coast Local Health Network.

Qualifications

• Be undertaking a course approved by the Registration Authority for the preparation of Enrolled Nurses.
• Have experience providing nursing/midwifery care in healthcare settings.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication and teamwork.
• Understand your scope of practice and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine nursing care and activities of daily living.
• Prepare for nursing procedures and provide procedural support.
• Assist with stock management and equipment cleaning within your scope.

Skills

AIN/Midwifery care

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Course approved by Registration Authority (Enrolled Nurses preparation)

Job description

Key Details

• Casual
• AIN | $61,458 - $63,278 p.a. (pro rata)
• 12% Superannuation | Salary Sacrifice
• Location: Penola

About The Role

Join the Limestone Coast Local Health Network as an Assistant in Nursing/Midwifery (AIN/M) at Penola Multi-Purpose Service, supporting Enrolled and Registered Nurses/Midwives in the delivery of person-centred care to patients, clients and residents. Working under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse/Midwife, you will assist with routine care and activities of daily living, undertake basic nursing duties within your scope of practice, and provide technical support such as preparing for nursing procedures, cleaning equipment and managing local stock. You will contribute to a safe, supportive healthcare environment while developing your nursing skills and experience.

About You

You are a compassionate and reliable team member committed to providing safe, person-centred care. You communicate effectively, work well within a multidisciplinary team and understand the importance of confidentiality and working within your scope of practice while developing your nursing knowledge, skills and experience. To succeed in the Assistant in Nursing/Midwifery role, you will:

• Be undertaking a course approved by the Registration Authority for the preparation of Enrolled Nurses and have completed any training required by the employer relevant to the safe and competent performance of work at this level.
• Have experience, within the boundaries of your education and skill preparation, in providing nursing/midwifery care in a healthcare setting in accordance with appropriate standards of practice.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide person-centred care and maintain confidentiality.
• Understand the role of the Assistant in Nursing/Midwifery within the healthcare setting and relevant legislation, standards, codes, ethics and competency standards.

About Penola Multi-Purpose Service

Penola Multi-Purpose Service provides health and aged care services to the Penola community, with staff working collaboratively to support the health, wellbeing and care needs of patients, clients and residents. As an Assistant in Nursing/Midwifery, you will work as part of the nursing and multidisciplinary healthcare team, contributing to person-centred care and a physically and culturally safe environment for patients, residents and staff.

About the Limestone Coast Local Health Network

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) delivers essential health services to more than 67,000 people across South Australia’s south-east, while also supporting communities in Western Victoria. With over 1800 staff and approximately 250 volunteers, LCLHN is a major regional employer committed to safe, high-quality, and community-focused care. Our services extend from the Victorian border to the iconic Limestone Coast, delivering acute, community, and aged care services across a diverse network of sites. Working at LCLHN means being part of an organisation that plays a vital role in the health and wellbeing of its communities. Beyond the work, LCLHN offers an exceptional lifestyle in one of Australia’s most liveable regional destinations, where professional impact is matched with genuine work–life balance.

Why the Limestone Coast Local Health Network?

• Make a meaningful difference as a trusted and valued part of the community.
• Enjoy relaxed, affordable living with access to beaches, national parks, and outdoor adventure.
• Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture.
• Access professional development, education, and flexible working options.
• Benefit from salary packaging and wellbeing initiatives.
• Live midway between Adelaide and Melbourne, with the best of regional and city life.

Conditions of Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position.
• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required.
• 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network 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.

Enquiries

For any enquiries, please feel free to contact Nurse Unit Manager, Corinne Galwey on 08 8737 2311 or email [emailprotected] and quote:949517

Applications to be submitted before 11:59pm (ACDT).