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• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Roxby Downs
• RN/M1 | Full Time | Ongoing
• Base Salary Range: $74,831 - $102,103 p.a

Join a supportive team that values your professional development and empowers you to progress confidently in your nursing practice!

Discover the Flinders and Upper North - Where Lifestyle Meets Opportunity

Imagine living where your commute is short, your weekends are long, and your backyard is filled with breathtaking landscapes. The Flinders and Upper North region offers a lifestyle that blends career growth with endless adventure.

Here, you’ll have more time for what matters most - whether that’s exploring the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges, enjoying time on the water, connecting with friends, or simply embracing the serenity of regional living. With access to quality public and private schools, plus tertiary education options, this is an ideal place to raise a family and build a future.

Your Career. Your Impact

When you join us, you’re not just taking a job - you’re becoming part of a supportive, welcoming team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. You’ll work across discipline-specific and multi-disciplinary teams, gaining experience in diverse settings that challenge and inspire you. We invest in your future through continuing education and professional development opportunities, so you can grow your skills and advance your career - all while making a real difference in the lives of people in our region.

Make the move. Discover a region where life is simpler, opportunities are greater, and community matters. Come and Discover FUNLHN!

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

Our Benefits:

• Financial Incentive: In addition to your annual salary and standard entitlements, you may be eligible for regional specific allowances as outlined in the award. Depending on your location, you could also qualify for a Locality Allowance (conditions apply).  Plus, boost your take-home pay even further by enjoying salary packaging options.
• Grow Your Career: Access professional development and upskilling opportunities to achieve your career goals.
• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work in an inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference in the health of our community.
• Balance Work and Life: Flexible working arrangements help you maintain a healthy balance between rewarding work and personal commitments.
• Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family, annual voluntary flu vaccinations, and access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation Support: Up to $13,000 reimbursement may be available for those relocating. Learn more a SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Accommodation Assistance: Accommodation support may be available to make relocating easier (conditions apply).

Site and Service:

Roxby Downs Health Service

Roxby Downs Health Service is situated approximately 250kms north of Port Augusta. It is a 10 bed (including flex bed) facility. The health service provides an accident and emergency service, as well a general medical, as well has having a wide range of regular visiting outpatient services. Find out more about the Services at Roxby Downs Health Service | SA Health

Living and Working in the Flinders and Upper North Region - Roxby Downs

About the Role:

As a Registered Nurse, you will play an essential role in delivering safe, effective and person-centred nursing and/or midwifery care within a dynamic health service environment. In this position, you will progress from a novice practitioner to a proficient clinician, continually strengthening your knowledge, skills and capability through ongoing learning and professional experience. You will be accountable for your own practice standards, the delivery of high-quality care, and for ensuring delegated tasks are completed safely and appropriately. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your clinical confidence, contribute to positive consumer outcomes, and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in healthcare.

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.
• Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.
• Ability to prioritise workload. and meet set timelines, whilst working under minimal supervision.
• Competency in the delivery of emergency care.
• Has worked in minimum staffed units or demonstrated competency as being capable to work in minimally staffed unit.
• Experience in the supervision of student nurses, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses.
• Current Advanced Life Support credentialling, or willingness to obtain this upon appointment.

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

Applicant Information:

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

Want To Know More? Contact:

Janine Connell - Executive Officer/Director of Nursing, 0427 603 068, Janine.Connell@sa.gov.au

Job Ref: 921913

Application Closing Date: Thursday 26th February 2026 - 11:55PM

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

921913 RN/M1 Role Description

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