Crystal Brook Hospital

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Crystal Brook Hospital
• Ongoing and Temporary Part Time contracts
• Salary: ENC/END $63,992 - $74,831 p.a. (pro rata); RN/RM1 $74,831 - $102,103 p.a. (pro rata); AIN $59,094 - $60,844 p.a. (pro rata)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

YORKE AND NORTHERN LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CRYSTAL BROOK HOSPITAL - REGISTERED, ENROLLED NURSES & ASSISTANT IN NURSING

The gorgeous Yorke and Northern region encompassing 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 (SA) 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 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. 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

The YNLHN offers our employees access to salary sacrifice arrangements through Smart Salary ( watch a short video about what salary packaging is click 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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Crystal Brook Hospital

Crystal Brook is a charming town in the Mid North of South Australia, known for its scenic location at the base of the Flinders Ranges. About 197 kilometres north of Adelaide, the town is a quiet, picturesque spot, with an approximate population of 1,322. It's surrounded by farmland, and its location offers a transition between two climate systems, giving the area a temperate Mediterranean climate ideal for farming.

Crystal Brook also offers visitors a range of outdoor activities. The town is home to Bowman Park, a lovely nature preserves with wildlife, camping areas, and historical sites, including the original Bowman Brothers homestead. The town's growth over the past few years has led to new housing developments, particularly to the west, and the region's economic prospects are improving, with increasing job opportunities.

The town's proximity to the Flinders Ranges makes it a great gateway for those looking to explore this iconic region of South Australia.

Crystal Brook and District Hospital provide a range of essential health services to the community, operating 24/7 accident and emergency care and a variety of medical, surgical, and support services. Key offerings include:

Hospital Services:

• General medical and surgical care, including specialties like plastics surgery.
• Aged care assessment and aged residential care.
• Day therapy centres and delivered meals (Meals on Wheels).
• Inpatient and outpatient services, along with patient transport.
• Obstetrics and palliative care.
• Parenting and family support/education.
• Personal care for older persons, including planned activity groups and respite care.
• Same day stays for patients needing short-term care.

Maternity/Obstetrics:

• A birthing suite and shared care arrangements with General Practitioners and midwifery group practice midwives to support women
• before, during, and after childbirth.
• Childbirth and parenting classes and postnatal midwifery visits to support families at home.

Residential Aged Care:

• Residential aged care facilities are available at the hospital and Southern Flinders Health for older people requiring high-level care, with respite care options also provided.

These services aim to provide comprehensive care for the local community, covering emergency, maternity, and long-term health, and aged care needs.

Crystal Brook District Hospital supports ongoing professional development, allowing Registered Nurses to pursue interests that align with the hospital's diverse health service delivery. This enables nurses to broaden their expertise and contribute to various specialized care areas.

Current Crystal Brook vacancies:

• Registered Nurse:Permanent P/T, 1.27 FTE (Various positions)
• Enrolled Nurse: Temporary P/T, 0.84 FTE (32 hours per week)until 13 February 2026
• Assistant in Nursing:    Permanent P/T, 0.21 FTE (8 hours per week)

Please apply online and provide a cover letter and resume including referees.  Job ref: 918138

Enquiries

Vanessa Watson

CenSTaR Administration

Phone:

E-mail: 

Application Closing Date

Tuesday 28th October 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

Attachments

CRYSTAL BROOK Enrolled Nurse Cert Dip Role

CRYSTALBROOK Registered Nurse Role

Crystal Brook Assistant in Nursing Midwifery Role

Crystal Brook Fact

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