Practice Nurse

Job no: 911062

Work type: Part time

Location: Eyre and Western

Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Mid Eyre Medical Practice, Elliston
• Salary: RN/M2C $87,416 to $110,497 p.a. (pro-rata)
• Temporary Part time position working 16 hours per week, commencing 2 September 2025 up to 26 November 2025
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

** Practice Nurse - Elliston**

Are you a passionate nurse seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in rural healthcare? SA Health is calling for a Part-time Practice Nurse position in the picturesque coastal town of Elliston.

About the Role

Join our dedicated team at Mid-Eyre Medical Practice within the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network. This short-term contract position (ending 26 November 2025) offers the perfect opportunity to contribute to essential healthcare services in a close-knit community whilst experiencing the unique charm of regional South Australia.

As a Clinical Nurse - Practice Nurse, you will bring consolidated experience and/or further study to deliver care with competence and proficiency. You will accept accountability for your own practice standards, delegate tasks responsibly, and support the guidance and development of less experienced staff.

This role also involves providing key support to the Nursing/Midwifery Unit Manager in leading the nursing/midwifery team within the ward, unit, or service. Your contributions will be essential in promoting continuity and consistency of care, assisting with practice changes, and supporting management responsibilities such as performance management, recruitment, staffing, rostering, and resource planning.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

This expression of interest opportunity allows us to connect with talented nurses who share our commitment to quality healthcare delivery. Join SA Health and become part of a team that's shaping the future of healthcare in regional South Australia.

What We're Looking For:

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
• Registered Nurse/Midwife with at least 3 years post registration experience or currently classified as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife.
• Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.
• Experience in the supervision of student nurses, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses.
• Experience in Leadership and management roles.

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.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), 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)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• 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: 911062

Enquiries

Zoe Helps

Practice Co-Ordinator

Phone:

Email:

Application Closing Date

24 August week close PM

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

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Advertised: 12 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 24 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time