Enrolled Nurse - Naracoorte Health Service

Ageing Australia; Naracoorte; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellbeing initiatives

Relocation support

Job summary

Join the dedicated nursing team at Naracoorte Health Service as an Enrolled Nurse and contribute to safe, high-quality and person-centred care within our Acute Unit. Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse/Midwife, you will provide nursing care, patient assessment and routine procedures while recognising changes in clinical condition.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, educate patients and families, and contribute to quality improvement and ongoing clinical skill

Qualifications

• Communication and interpersonal skills for patient and family education.
• Understanding of nursing ethics and professional standards.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and plan care.
• Competence in clinical procedures within Enrolled Nurse scope.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under supervision of a Registered Nurse/Midwife.
• Undertake patient assessment and routine clinical procedures.
• Recognise and escalate changes in clinical condition.
• Contribute to individual care planning and documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and support families.
• Engage in quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Support ongoing professional development and skill enhancement.

Skills

Communication skills

Ethics

Coordination skills

Care planning

Clinical skills

Evidence-based practice

Team nursing

Patient assessment

Job description

Enrolled Nurse - Naracoorte Health Service

Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
Source: uWorkin

Skills Required: Communication Skills Ethics Coordination Skills Hard Work and Dedication Receptivity Business Process Improvement Care Planning Clinical Works Medical Guidelines Continuous Training Evidence-Based Practice Child Care Obstetrics Health Care Knowledge of Laws Multidisciplinary Approach Nursing Quality Management Team Nursing Patient Assessment

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

Join the dedicated nursing team at Naracoorte Health Service as an Enrolled Nurse and contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality and person-centred care within our Acute Unit.

Working under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse/Midwife, you will provide nursing care within your scope of practice, undertake patient assessment and routine clinical procedures, recognise and upscale changes in clinical condition and contribute to individual care planning.

You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, support patients and their families through education and communication, and contribute to quality improvement, evidence-based practice and the ongoing development of your clinical skills.

About the Employer

Naracoorte Health Service forms part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network and provides a range of healthcare services to the Naracoorte community and surrounding region.

As part of LCLHN's network of regional health services, Naracoorte Health Service contributes to the delivery of acute and community-based healthcare, supported by dedicated and experienced staff committed to meeting the needs of the local community through high-quality care.

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, wellbeing initiatives, and relocation support.
• Live midway between Adelaide and Melbourne, with the best of regional and city life.

About the Candidate

You are a compassionate and accountable Enrolled Nurse committed to providing safe, person-centred care. You communicate effectively, work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and can prioritise your workload while recognising and responding appropriately to changes in a patient's clinical condition. You are also committed to ongoing learning and professional development.,

• Be enrolled, or eligible for enrolment, as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practising certificate.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Be able to prioritise your workload, recognise and report changes in clinical condition and provide safe, person-centred care.
• Have experience providing nursing care within a healthcare setting in accordance with appropriate standards of practice.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Enrolled Nurse role, relevant legislation, professional standards, codes and ethical requirements, with a commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position.
• A satisfactory Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required.
• A satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening Check is required.

National

average

average

Australia

average

The number of jobs in each salary range for all

South Australia Health Careers - Naracoorte, SA

Building skills and capacity in the aged care sector

Promote local employment to your region, community or member organisation with a uWorkin Talent Community. Find out more .