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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Balaklava Hospital
• Ongoing and Temporary Part Time | Various Contracts
• Salary: ENC/END $63,992 - $74,831 p.a. (pro rata) + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Remote Zone Allowance
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Join Our Team at Balaklava Hospital & Ira Parker Nursing Home

Balaklava is a welcoming country town just an hour from Adelaide, known for its thriving agricultural community and close-knit, friendly atmosphere. Surrounded by rolling fields and a supportive community, Balaklava offers a relaxed lifestyle while providing essential services and amenities for a comfortable life.

At Balaklava Soldiers Memorial District Hospital and Ira Parker Nursing Home, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care across our 15-bed acute ward with a 24-hour emergency department, and 20-bed residential aged care facility. Our services include acute and step-down care, restorative programs, palliative care, emergency services, and residential aged care.

We are inviting Enrolled Nurses to join our dedicated team, providing high-quality, person-centred care across both acute and aged care settings. This is a great opportunity to grow your career in a supportive, community-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive care to patients in both acute and aged care settings.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to implement individualised care plans.
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for all consumers.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Current Vacancies

• Enrolled Nurse: Permanent P/T, 0.63 FTE (24 hours per week)
• Enrolled Nurse: Temporary P/T, 0.72 FTE (36 hours per week)

Why Work With Us?

As an employee of Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, we offer the following benefits:

• 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
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to YNLHN staff and their families. 
• Relocation financial support may be available if relocating for this role. To find out more information please click here Relocation support | SA Health

Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network – We care for you

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If you’re looking for a welcoming team, a supportive workplace, and a community where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Enquiries

Vanessa Watson
Position: CenSTaR Administration Officer
Phone: 0468810489
E-mail: vanessa.watson@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Applications close Tuesday 23rd December 2025 at 11:55PM Central Australian Standard Time.

Please apply online and provide a cover letter and resume including referees. Job ref: 922347

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. 

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

Attachments

922347 - Enrolled Nurse Cert Dip Role Description.pdf

Balaklava Fact Sheet.pdf

JCS+EN+final.pdf