Riverton Hospital - Registered Nurses
About The Position
Riverton Hospital, part of the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, is seeking a Registered Nurse for a permanent 3.33 FTE position. This dynamic hospital has 7 acute beds and 17 RAC aged care beds, serving the local community and surrounding areas. The role offers exposure to a variety of patient presentations, including emergency retrieval, low priority attendances, palliation, and long-term aged care. Located in the scenic town of Riverton, South Australia, the position provides an engaging and fulfilling opportunity within a friendly and peaceful community. The hospital and aged care facility foster a positive culture where staff are valued and recognized for their contributions to community health and wellbeing. Nurses are expected to be adaptable and skilled in triage, acute emergency, mental health, and palliation. The attached residential aged care facility provides a solid nursing foundation in aged care management. There are opportunities to take on additional portfolios such as blood management, palliative care, student education, work health and safety, and infection control. The network offers extensive education and career advancement opportunities.
Requirements
- Registration or eligibility for enrolment as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
- Undergo employment screening.
- Meet immunisation requirements.
Responsibilities
- Manage a variety of patient presentations including emergency retrieval, low priority attendances, palliation, and long-term aged care.
- Develop and maintain skills in triage, acute emergency, mental health, and palliation.
- Provide nursing care in the attached residential aged care facility.
- Take on additional portfolios such as blood management, palliative care, education of students, work health and safety, and infection control.
- Contribute to a positive culture and team environment.
- Provide high-quality, person-centred care.
Benefits
- Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) and meal entertainment expenses.
- Access to professional development opportunities.
- Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.
- Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
