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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Elliston Hospital
• Salary: ENC/END $32.28 - $37.75 per hour + 25% casual loading - Casual (up to 18 October 2026)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Join Our Compassionate Healthcare Team at Elliston Hospital!

Elliston Hospital is seeking skilled, compassionate and friendly enrolled nurses to join our casual pool. You will be working across our emergency department, acute and aged care services, making a real difference in our rural community.

About the Opportunity

As a Casual Enrolled Nurse within the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, you will support Registered Nurses and Midwives in delivering person-centred care. This position offers flexibility and variety, working across multiple departments in our Multi Purpose Service facility. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care under the direction and supervision of Registered Nurses and Midwives
• Support patient care across emergency, acute and aged care settings
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements
• Deliver compassionate, person-centred care to patients and families

Working in rural healthcare offers unique rewards - you will develop diverse skills, work closely with multidisciplinary teams, and become an integral part of the local community. Our supportive environment encourages professional growth from novice to proficient enrolled nurse practice.

Requirements

• Current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA
• Commitment to providing quality patient care
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work across different departments

Join SA Health and help us deliver world-class healthcare to South Australian communities. Apply today to become part of our dedicated team at Elliston Hospital.

About Us

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you. The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

The Elliston Hospital is part of the Eyre and Far North Local Health Service and provides health care services to people in the area of the District Council of Elliston. We have a 21 bed hospital which includes The Pines Hostel, a purpose-built secure environment for older people and those suffering dementia.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health.

Why Join Us

• 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.
• We offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
• Join a collaborative team dedicated to supporting each other's success and well-being, where your contributions are valued and recognised.
• Be part of a friendly country community health service which means that you can be part of the big picture, serving your clients as a nurse, as well as being an important member of the community yourself 

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. Job ref: 916272

Enquiries

Helen Sommerville
Position: Acting Unit Manager
Phone: 86879001
E-mail: Helen.Sommerville@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

18 October 2026 - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

 916272 - ENDP - Enrolled Nurse - Elliston - Role Description.pdf

 JCS+EN+final.pdf

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