Orroroo Hospital and Community Home

Job no: 914840

Work type: Part time

Location: Yorke and Mid North

Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Orroroo
• RN/M1 & ENC/END | Part Time | Ongoing & Temporary (various hours & terms)
• Multiple Vacancies
• Salary $74,831 - $102,13 p.a. (pro rata) RN/M1 | $63,992 - $74,831 p.a. (pro rata) ENC/END
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

YORKE AND NORTHERN LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ORROROO HOSPITAL & ORROROO COMMUNITY HOME- REGISTERED & ENROLLED NURSE

The gorgeous Yorke and Northern region encompass the Yorke Peninsula and significant areas of the Spencer Gulf and Gulf of St Vincent, Southern Flinders Ranges, and the Mid North of South Australia all within easy reach of Adelaide.

The Mid North region is SA's gateway to the outback and Southern Flinders Ranges, it is renowned for its wonderful rural panoramas and unique country townships. The area is made up of dramatic landscapes and native wildlife and offers an abundance of activities to break up those workdays, including outback camping, four-wheel driving, cycling, and surfing. The beautiful Clare Valley sits within this region and offers some of Australia's best wines with more than 50 cellar doors to explore and enjoy.

The Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe in their work environment. This culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

A career in the YNLHN can be very rewarding and comes with great lifestyles benefits. Not to mention your choice of scenery from farm to ocean, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges.

The YNLHN offers our employees access to salary sacrifice arrangements through Smart Salary (watch a short video about what salary packaging is here) and some areas have access to a remote zone allowance. For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

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Orroroo Health Service – Orroroo Community Home

Orroroo is a charming town located 257 km north of Adelaide, positioned at the crossroads of the Sydney to Perth Highway and the Adelaide to Blinman route through the scenic Flinders Ranges. Serving as a vital hub for the surrounding agricultural region, Orroroo is a picturesque farming community where wheat, wool, sheep, and cattle are the main products.

The township is well-equipped with local amenities, including three coffee shops, a small bakery, gift shops, hotels, a pre-school to Year 12 school, a local police station, town facilities, and a variety of sporting clubs. These features combine to make Orroroo a wonderful place to live, offering a unique blend of country charm and friendliness.

Orroroo Community Home is a 16-bed residential aged care facility situated at a separate location. It is staffed by a dedicated team of Registered Nurses (RNs), Enrolled Nurses (ENs), and Direct Care Workers. Nurses collaborate closely across all areas and benefit from strong support, including 24/7 access to doctors (with after-hours on-call), the South Australian Virtual Emergency Service (SAVES), and an after-hours on-call nurse.

Role Overview

Orroroo Health Service, part of the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, is renowned for its warm, supportive culture and exceptional healthcare provided to both the community and visitors.

You will be welcomed by a stable, friendly team dedicated to collaborating with you in planning and delivering comprehensive care to acute patients, residents, and emergency presentations.

Nursing at Orroroo offers a unique opportunity to work across all areas of service, with strong support and flexibility where possible. This role encourages the development of new skills and knowledge, and supports pursuing areas of interest in partnership with larger health sites.

Current vacancy for Orroroo Hospital:

• Enrolled Nurse- Acute: Temporary P/T hours per week) Until 01/02/2026

Current vacancy for Orroroo Community Home:

• Registered Nurse- Aged Care: Permanent P/T 1.5 FTE (Multiple Positions)

Please apply online and provide a cover letter and resume including referees. Job ref: 914840

Enquiries

Vanessa Watson

Position: CenSTaR Administration Officer

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Application Closing Date

Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 11.55PM Central Australian Standard Time.

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.

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

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Advertised: 19 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 30 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time