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Clinical Nurse - Respiratory (Community Health)
SA Health
Job reference: 920606
Location: 5290 - MOUNT GAMBIER
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

  • Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Country Health Connect
  • Position based in Mount Gambier
  • Salary: RN/RM2C $90,913 - $114,917 p.a. (pro rata) + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
  • Temporary Part Time working 15.2 hours per fortnight over a 5 day roster up to 30 October 2026

 

Take your respiratory nursing expertise into the heart of community care! Join our team delivering innovative, patient-centred care across the Limestone Coast. This role offers the opportunity to work in diverse clinical settings, make a real difference in reducing hospital admissions, and support vulnerable community members. Enjoy the relaxed regional lifestyle, with beautiful coastal towns, vineyards, and wide-open spaces - perfect for work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high-quality, person-centred respiratory nursing care and case management.
  • Monitor and implement care plans, supporting patients over 1–6 month care schedules.
  • Provide clinical leadership, mentor staff, and facilitate team-based care.
  • Participate in research, education, and quality improvement initiatives.

Who Are We Looking For?

  • Do you hold current registration as a Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia?
  • Do you have at least 3 years post-registration experience, with respiratory nursing competence and a passion for pulmonary rehabilitation?
  • Are you skilled in leadership, teaching, and mentoring junior staff in clinical settings?
  • Do you have experience working with Aboriginal and CALD communities and a commitment to culturally safe care?

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

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.
  • Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available (see SA Health Careers - Relocation support 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

Click here to learn more about Nursing Careers at Limestone Coast Local Health Network

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 

Applicant Information

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

  • 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) 
  • DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • NDIS – Worker Check
  • 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.

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.

Job ref: 920606

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Enquiries: To discuss more, please contact Loren Jenkins, Regional Manager Community Nursing on Phone: 0428 111 835 or via E-mail: loren.jenkins@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 23 April 2026, 11:55PM

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

Find out more about LCLHN 

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Ready to Apply?

If you are a dedicated and experienced respiratory nurse looking to make a real difference in your community, we encourage you to apply. Join our supportive team at Limestone Coast Local Health Network and help deliver innovative, person-centred care while enjoying the lifestyle and opportunities of regional South Australia.


Applications close: 23/04/2026 11:55 PM

Flexibility Statement
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.