Port Pirie Regional Health Service

Job no: 918152

Work type: Part time

Location: Yorke and Mid North

Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Port Pirie Regional Health Service
• RN/M1 and ENC/END | Ongoing Part Time (various hours)
• Multiple Vacancies
• Salary $74,831 - $102,103 p.a. (pro rata) - RN/RM1; $63,992 - $74,831 p.a. (pro rata) - ENC/END
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

YORKE AND NORTHERN LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PT PIRIE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICE - REGISTERED & ENROLLED NURSES

This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a dedicated, and progressive valued driven team focussed on care, compassion, and excellence, in a regional community where the people are at the heart of everything we do.

PORT PIRIE

Located 223 kilometres from Adelaide – Port Pirie is a vibrant city known as the "City of Opportunity" with major retail, attractions, tourism, arts, sporting, and events.

It is nestled in the Southern Flinders Ranges as well as being situated on the Spencer Gulf, providing the perfect location of rolling hills meeting the beautiful coastline and is a small drive to some of the most spectacular and diverse hiking trails.

PORT PIRIE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICE

Port Pirie Regional Health Service is a 52-bed acute facility inclusive of Emergency, Peri-operative, Renal Dialysis, Chemotherapy, Birthing, Outpatient Services, Acute Medical and Surgical Services with a co-located Residential Aged Care Facility - Hammill House.

With over 15,000 presentations through ED each year along with surgical and direct admissions of patients across the lifespan, the service is supported by onsite Medical team, SA Pharmacy, SA Pathology, SA Dental Service and SA Medical imaging.

At Port Pirie Regional Health Service, teamwork, collaboration, and inclusivity form the core of both the workplace and the services we provide. The highly skilled, values driven Leadership Team is dedicated to supporting team members and promoting career development through a variety of professional growth opportunities, while also fostering strong connections with peers, colleagues, and the broader community.

"In the two short years I have working in Port Pirie, I have become part of the community, engaged in multiple social and sporting events with a supportive network of colleagues and friends and have been able to learn, grow and advance my career to level 2 and acted in level 3 positions." Sonia Ryan ANUM Ward C

As an employee of Port Pirie Regional Health Service, you can access salary sacrifice arrangements through Smart salary, and you are also eligible for a remote zone allowance.

A career in the YNLHN can be very rewarding and comes with great lifestyles benefits. Whether you want to specialise in a particular area like Renal, Emergency, Perioperative, Mental Health or Community Health, we have diverse job prospects and opportunities to fast track your skills and career. Not to mention your choice of scenery from farm to ocean, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges

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Port Pirie Hospital has the current vacancies below:

Port Pirie Regional Health Service – Acute Medical /Palliative Care Unit (Ward A) – Registered Nurses/ Enrolled Nurses

Port Pirie Acute Medical/Palliative Care Unit (Ward A) is a dynamic service which provides comprehensive, person-centred care for patients across the lifespan.

The department is focussed on timely comprehensive assessment, treatment, and medical care for patients, specialising in managing acute medical conditions of varying acuity including both paediatric patients, mental health presentations and palliative care.

Working within Port Pirie Acute Medical/Palliative Care Unit (Ward A) you will be encouraged and supported to further develop specialist skills in areas such as:

• Cardiac monitoring/telemetry
• Advance Life Support and part of MER Team
• Palliative and End of Life Care
• Mental Health Management

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated, and progressive team focused on person-centred care, excellence, transparency, and positive workplace culture.

• Registered Nurse: Permanent P/T, 1.98 FTE (Various positions)
• Registered Nurse: Temporary P/T, 0.63 FTE (24 hours per week until 16/10/2026)
• Registered Nurse: Temporary P/T, 0.53 FTE (20 hours per week until 20/7/2026)
• Registered Nurse: Temporary P/T, 0.84 FTE (32 hours per week until 26/6/2026)
• Enrolled Nurse: Temporary P/T, 0.95 FTE (36 hours per week until 31/7/2026)

Port Pirie Regional Health Service – Surgical/ Delivery Suite (Ward C)

Port Pirie Surgical Ward/Delivery Suite (Ward C) is a dynamic service which provides comprehensive care for post operative patients, postnatal women, and newborns.

The acute surgical unit specialises in post operative care of orthopaedic, ENT, general surgery, urology, endoscopic and dental patients and encompasses a midwifery team led delivery suite.

The unit includes a team of highly skilled and dedicated medical, nursing, allied health and support staff who work together to provide comprehensive care to patients in alignment with their care goals.

• Registered Nurse: Permanent P/T, 3.66 FTE (Various positions)
• Registered Nurse: Temporary P/T, 0.84 FTE (32 hours per week until 26/6/2026)
• Registered Nurse: Temporary P/T, 0.63 FTE (24 hours per week until 17/2/2026)
• Enrolled Nurse: Permanent P/T, 0.42 FTE (16 hours per week)
• Enrolled Nurse: Temporary P/T, 0.84 FTE (32 hours per week until 19/4/2026)

Port Pirie Regional Health Service – Renal Dialysis Unit

The Port Pirie Dialysis Unit operates as an outreach satellite of the Central Northern Adelaide Renal and Transplantation Service.

This 4-chair facility provides comprehensive haemodialysis services to patients across Port Pirie and the wider Mid North region. Running two sessions per day six days a week (Monday to Saturday), the unit ensures accessible, high-quality care for the community.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated and innovative team committed to person-centred care, excellence, transparency, and fostering a positive workplace culture.

• Registered Nurse: Permanent P/T, 1.95 FTE (various positions)
• Registered Nurse: Temporary P/T, 0.42 FTE (16 hours per week until 16/10/2026)
• Registered Nurse: Temporary P/T, 0.42 FTE (16 hours per week until 26/6/2026)

Port Pirie Regional Health Service – Emergency Department

Port Pirie Emergency Department is a dynamic service which sees large volumes of both adult and paediatric presentations.

The department sees patients of varying acuity and is an up-transfer facility for many YNLHN sites. Port Pirie ED is a Code Stroke Thrombolysis centre with 24/7 access to CT and radiology.

The department is staffed and supported by medical officers and senior nurses providing comprehensive, high-level emergency care to patients.

• Registered Nurse: Permanent P/T, 0.95 FTE (36 hours per week)
• Registered Nurse: Temporary P/T, 0.63 FTE (24 hours per week until 17/7/2026)
• Registered Nurse: Temporary P/T, 0.84 FTE (32 hours per week until 6/3/2026)

This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a dedicated, and progressive valued driven team focussed on care, compassion, and excellence, in a regional community where the people are at the heart of everything you do.

Please apply online and provide a cover letter and resume including referees. Job ref: 918152

Application Closing Date

Applications close Tuesday 28th October 2025 at 11.55PM Central Australia Daylight Time.

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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:

• 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

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.

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Advertised: 17 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 28 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time