Job no: 859862
Work type: Part time
Location: Eyre and Western
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Community and Allied Health, Port Lincoln
• Salary: $84,870 - $107,279 p.a (pro rata) - Ongoing Part Time (38 hours per fortnight) - RN/RM2

Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the Eyre & Far North Local Health Network Community Nursing Team. 

The Clinical Nurse, Respiratory Coordinator is responsible for the provision of a high level of support and work in the development and implementation of effective and efficient respiratory services aiming to:

• Reduce emergency department presentations and hospital admissions for clients with respiratory conditions
• Reduce length of stay for patients with respiratory illness admitted to EFNLHN hospitals
• Timely transfer of respiratory patients from Metropolitan health services to their community or residence
• Facilitate effective use of health services by vulnerable groups
• Supporting the education, self-management, and rehabilitation of participants to best manage their health condition
• Delivery of SA Health Home Oxygen Program, including assessment, care planning, evaluation and review.

About You

• Must 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.
• At least 3 years full time equivalent, post registration experience
• 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 the clinical setting.
• Experience working with Aboriginal consumers and communities to provide culturally appropriate health services, with the ability to engage and influence others to improve Aboriginal Health services provided to the local community.
• Possess an understanding of Aboriginal culture and the ability to develop this knowledge within the team you manage and across the health service generally.
• Experience in the leadership and direction of student nurses, enrolled nurses, and less experienced registered nurses.

Benefits

• Being part of Eyre & Far North 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.
• 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. 
• Up to $13,000 reimbursed Relocation cost  may be available

Nursing roles in Port Lincoln have much to offer. You will benefit from ongoing career development and learning opportunities, be part of a progressive rural region, have access to an extensive range of clinical support on site, and be part of a friendly team environment. 

About Us

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you. The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health .

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) 
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 859862

Enquiries

Brittany Fox
Nurse Unit Manager - Specialist Nursing
0457 569 590

Application Closing Date

26 May 2024 - 11.55PM

Attachments

Respiratory Coordinator - Job Pack.pdf

JCS+RN+Community+final.pdf

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Advertised: 11 May 2024 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 26 May 2024 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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