SA Health
Job reference: 944011
Location: 5607 - PORT LINCOLN
Job status: Casual
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

2026 - 2027 Employment Pool

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Community Nursing
• Various Locations across the Eyre and Far North Region
• Salary: ENC/END $33.57 - $39.25 per hour + 25% casual loading + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Casual Employment, working over a 7 day roster

Overview

Across the vast reaches of the Eyre Peninsula and Far North, communities rely on skilled nurses who bring care directly to them. SA Health's Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is establishing a 2026–2027 employment pool of Casual Enrolled Nurses to support Community Health services across various locations throughout the Eyre and Far North region, with positions available through to 30 June 2027.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering direct nursing care to community-based clients across the Eyre and Far North Community & Allied Health service, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Contributing to individualised care plans, monitoring patient progress, and escalating changes in clinical condition appropriately
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team including allied health professionals, GPs, and community support workers
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation in line with EFNLHN policies and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia standards

What You'll Bring

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA), with no restrictions on practice
• Experience or demonstrated interest in community, primary health, or outpatient nursing settings
• Sound understanding of person-centred care and the ability to work with clients from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• A current, unrestricted South Australian driver's licence - community nursing in this region requires it
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a distributed team

Ready to Join the Pool?

Apply now through the SA Health careers portal and submit your current CV and a brief cover letter outlining your community nursing experience. For a confidential conversation about the role, reach out to the Port Lincoln Community & Allied Health team directly. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and all candidates who reflect the communities we serve.

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy.  We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
• Wellbeing and counselling support: support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation support: relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

Applicant Information

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.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job Ref: 944011

Enquiries

Cathryn Northcott
Position: Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: 86891006
E-mail: cathryn.northcott@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 30 June 2027 - 11:55PM

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

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

 944011 - ENDP - Enrolled Nurse (Casual C&AH) - Various Locations - Role Descriptions.pdf

 JCS+EN+final.pdf

 

Applications close: 30/06/2027 11:55 PM

Flexibility Statement
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.