Enrolled Nurse - Wudinna (multiple positions)

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Wudinna 
• Salary: ENC/END $66,552 - $77,824 p.a. (pro rata)  + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Multiple Permanent Part-Time positions available (working 32 hours per week), over a 7 day roster

Join Our Team as an Enrolled Nurse at Wudinna Hospital!

Rural nursing offers something that busier metropolitan settings rarely can: genuine relationships with the people in your care, variety across every shift, and the knowledge that your presence makes a real difference to a community that depends on you. If you're an Enrolled Nurse who thrives on continuity of care and broad clinical exposure, Wudinna Multi-Purpose Service on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula is ready for you.

What You'll Be Doing

Working a 7-day roster in a part-time, ongoing capacity, you'll be an integral member of the Wudinna MPS clinical team within the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network. Day to day, you can expect to:

• Deliver direct patient care across acute, aged care, and emergency presentations under the direction of a Registered Nurse
• Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions, escalating changes promptly within the multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to care planning and support patients and families through treatment and transition
• Uphold SA Health infection control, medication administration, and patient safety standards in a rural MPS environment

What You'll Bring

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse (with or without notation)
• Confidence working across mixed clinical presentations, including aged and acute care
• Sound documentation skills and familiarity with electronic patient records
• Ability to work autonomously while communicating clearly within a small, close-knit team
• Understanding of, or genuine willingness to engage with, the needs of rural and remote communities in the Eyre and Far North region

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application through the SA Health careers portal, including a current CV and a cover letter addressing the key skills above. For a confidential conversation about the role or life in Wudinna, reach out to the contact listed below. Applications are reviewed as they arrive, so don't wait to get yours in.

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy.  We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Why Wudinna

Explore Wudinna Hospital

Nestled in the heart of South Australia, Wudinna offers a unique blend of community spirit and natural beauty. Surrounded by stunning landscapes, from the iconic granite outcrops of the Gawler Ranges to the expansive Nullarbor Plain, Wudinna provides an ideal setting for those seeking a tranquil yet adventurous lifestyle. Embrace a close-knit community where genuine connections thrive, supported by local amenities and a welcoming environment. Whether you're exploring healthcare opportunities or simply looking for a place to call home, Wudinna invites you to experience a fulfilling and enriching way of life.

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.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
• Wellbeing and counselling support: support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation support: 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.
• Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

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.

For more information about the role, please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 925252

Enquiries

Merle Weetra
Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: 86802101
E-mail: Merle.Weetra@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 16 September 2026 - 11:55PM

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

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

 925252 - ENDP - Enrolled Nurse - Wudinna - Role Description.pdf

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