Registered Nurse casual Elliston

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Elliston Hospital
• Salary: $37.75 - $51.51 per hour + 25% casual loading - Casual (up to 21 September 2026) - RN/M1 
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

About the role

Enjoying the country hospitality of rural South Australia, you will provide direct person centred nursing/midwifery care and individual case management to patients on a shift by shift basis in a defined clinical area with increasing autonomy over time. A diverse role with an interesting caseload, you will assess individual patient needs, plan, implement and/or coordinate appropriate service delivery from a range of accepted options including other disciplines or agencies. You will plan and coordinate services with other disciplines or agencies in providing individual health care needs, as well as contribute to patient safety, risk minimisation and safe work activities within the practice setting. In addition, you will contribute to procedures for effectively dealing with people  exhibiting challenging behaviours.

This is a rare opportunity not to be missed where you will be able to provide care based on best practice principles and world class aged care philosophies, to residents within our Dementia specific Hostel.

About You

• You will be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate. 
• 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 a healthcare setting.
• Experience in caring for people able to connect and communicate with people with Dementia

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.

The Elliston Hospital is part of the Eyre and Far North Local Health Service and provides health care services to people in the area of the District Council of Elliston. We have a 21 bed hospital which includes The Pines Hostel, a purpose-built secure environment for older people and those suffering dementia.

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

Why Join Us

• 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.
• We offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
• Join a collaborative team dedicated to supporting each other's success and well-being, where your contributions are valued and recognised.
• Be part of a friendly country community health service which means that you can be part of the big picture, serving your clients as a nurse, as well as being an important member of the community yourself 

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: 915916

Enquiries

Helen Sommerville
Position: Acting Unit Manager
Phone: 86879001
E-mail: Helen.Sommerville@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

21 September 2026 - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

 915916 - RN01 - Registered Nurse Midwife - Casual - Elliston - Role Description.pdf

 JCS+RN+final.pdf

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