Nurse Practitioner

Job no: 918270

Work type: Full time

Location: Far North

Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta
• RN/M4 | Full Time | Ongoing
• Base Salary Range: $132,177 - $137,771 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).

Join our team as a Nurse Practitioner and deliver advanced, autonomous care that transforms patient outcomes while shaping the future of nursing practice.

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.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

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Site and Service:

Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service

The Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service is a large regional hospital that provides a wide range of services including emergency, general and surgical, maternity, outpatient, and outreach services. The hospital has 58 beds including flex and monitored beds. The Port Augusta Hospital also has chemotherapy services and has a Renal Dialysis Unit and a Paediatric Department, both of which are the largest outside of Adelaide. 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 Port Augusta 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:

A Nurse Practitioner at FUNLHN is an advanced practice nurse endorsed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, providing expert clinical care beyond the usual scope of nursing. Practicing with a high degree of autonomy and advanced clinical decision-making, the Nurse Practitioner works both independently and collaboratively across the health care system. Employees at this level deliver high-level clinical expertise for individual patients, groups, or populations, while accepting accountability for their nursing practice, professional advice, delegations of care, and ensuring consistency with policy. The scope of practice for the Nurse Practitioner is approved by the LHN Nursing and Midwifery Credentialing Committee.

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About You:

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate with the notation of Nurse Practitioner.
• Registered Nurse/Midwife with at least 3 years post registration experience.
• Demonstrated advanced level of nursing practice in the care and management of (specific patient/client or client group)
• Experience in developing policies, procedures and models of care in the relevant area of clinical practice.
• Experience in the supervision of student nurses, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses.

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: 918270

Want To Know More? Contact:

Alison Hoare - Executive Officer/Director of Nursing, ,

Application Closing Date: Thursday 23rd October PM

Attachments:

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Advertised: 16 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 23 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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