Enrolled Nurse

Job no:
Work type: Full time
Location: Far North
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla
• ENC/END | Full Time | Ongoing
• Base Salary Range: $63,992 - $74,831 p.a
• In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, Zone Allowance and once off Incidental Payment (conditions apply), Professional Development Allowance, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).

Become a vital part of our team and harness your compassion and expertise to make a profound impact on the lives of patients in our community

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you'll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you'll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You'll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.

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Site and Service:

Whyalla Hospital

Whyalla Hospital and Health Services is a large regional hospital comprising of 75 beds including flex beds and a designated High Dependency Unit. The hospital provides a wide range of services, including emergency, medical and surgical, maternity, rehabilitation, mental health, and outpatients. Whyalla Hospital's Cancer Resource Centre is one of the largest in regional South Australia. It includes six chemotherapy chairs, outpatient care and counselling services, reducing the need to travel outside of the region for care. It is also, one of three stroke services in regional SA, providing specialised treatment for suitable stroke patients 24/7, supported by metropolitan stroke units. Our staff work in close partnership with community health services and Aboriginal health providers, to ensure that optimum care is delivered to all areas of the community. Find out more about the Services at Whyalla Hospital and Health Service | SA Health

Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

• Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
• Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

About the Role:

As an Enrolled Nurse in Renal Dialysis, you'll enjoy working with increased independence, confidently delivering specialised care with less direct supervision from Registered Nurses. While retaining responsibility for your actions, you will collaborate closely with Registered Nurses/Midwives to ensure the highest quality of care through delegated functions.

You'll operate at the full scope of your practice, applying your skills and knowledge across a range of roles and decision-making responsibilities tailored to your education and competence.

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to excel as a proficient to expert Enrolled Nurse within the specialist field of renal dialysis, making a real difference in patients' lives every day.

Looking for a change in scenery? – Nursing

About You:

• The Advanced Skills Enrolled Nurse will either:
  • Hold an Advanced Diploma of Enrolled Nursing and have three years full time equivalent experience in the relevant clinical area; OR
  • Be enrolled or eligible for enrolment as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate and has five years full time equivalent experience in the relevant clinical area and have demonstrated advanced skills and knowledge in patient/client assessment, care management and leadership responsibilities equivalent to those set out in the advanced diploma competencies.

Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

Applicant Information:

• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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: 905329

Want To Know More? Contact:

Renee Anderson - Nurse Management Facilitator, , [email protected]

Application Closing Date: Saturday 14th June PM

Attachments:

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Advertised: 31 May 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Jun 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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