Casual Community Health Nurse (2026-2027 Employment Pool)

2026 - 2027 Employment Pool

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Community Nursing
• Various Locations across the Eyre and Far North Region
• Salary: 
  
  • RN/M1 $39.25 - $53.56 per hour + 25% casual loading + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
  • RN/M2C $45.86 - $57.97 per hour + 25% casual loading + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Casual Employment, working over a 7 day roster

Please note that this position is multi-classified as either an RN-1 or an RN-2C.

Overview

If you're a Registered Nurse looking for flexible community health work across some of South Australia's most rewarding regional landscapes, the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) wants to hear from you. We're building our 2026–2027 Casual Employment Pool for Community Health Nurses across various locations throughout Eyre & Far North - a unique opportunity to contribute to primary health care in communities where your skills genuinely matter, through to 1 July 2027.

What You'll Be Doing

Working within the Port Lincoln Community & Allied Health unit, you'll deliver person-centred nursing care to individuals and families across the lifespan in community-based settings. Your day-to-day will include:

• Conducting health assessments and delivering evidence-based nursing care within the community
• Coordinating care plans and working collaboratively with allied health, medical, and community support teams
• Supporting chronic disease management, health education, and early intervention programs
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation in line with SA Health standards and legislative requirements

What You'll Bring

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated experience in community, primary, or generalist nursing practice
• Sound understanding of social determinants of health and culturally responsive care
• Strong communication and care coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams
• Familiarity with SA Health policies, clinical frameworks, or equivalent state health system experience
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel within the Port Lincoln and surrounds region

Ready to Join the Pool?

Apply now through the SA Health careers portal and submit your current CV and a brief cover letter outlining your community nursing experience. For a confidential conversation about the role, reach out to the Port Lincoln Community & Allied Health team directly. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and all candidates who reflect the communities we serve.

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 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: 943991

Enquiries

Cathryn Northcott
Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: 86891006
E-mail: cathryn.northcott@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 1 July 2027 - 11:55PM

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

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

 943991 - RN1 - Community Health Nurse (Casual C&AH) - Various locations - Role Description.pdf

 943991 - RN2C - Community Nurse Midwife - C&AH - Role Description.pdf

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