Agency Support Officer

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, location negotiable across Eyre and Far North region
• Salary: $67,589 - $72,033 p.a - Temporary Full Time (up to 6 January 2025) - ASO3

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) encompasses a wide range of hospitals in rural and remote areas of the Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of South Australia. This position provides centralised administrative support to the Directors of Nursing (DONs) and Nurse Unit Managers (NUMs) within the EFNLHN through the establishment of an effective rapport with Nursing Agencies.

The role of the Agency Support Officer is to support identified staffing shortages through the influence of nurse placements, including future bookings of staff identified as high-quality clinicians across the EFNLHN. The Agency Support Officer will manage the accommodation for agency staff through a coordinated booking system, additionally encourage the DONs and NUMs to promote any permanent and short-term contracts which may be available. This role will assist the Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery to explore future opportunities to increase the movement of existing staff across Health Units.

The Agency Support Officer, reporting to the Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery, has a key role in the effective staffing of nurses throughout the Eyre & Far North Local Health Network.

The Region

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

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. 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.
• Job security and inclusions: 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.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

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)

• 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 B (indirect 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: 874403.

Enquiries

Katie Kerr
EA to Executive Director Nursing and Midwifery
Phone: 0433 757 435
Email: katie.kerr@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

17 September 2024, 11:55PM

Attachments

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