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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Orroroo
• RN/M1 & ENC/END | Ongoing & Temporary (various hours & terms)
• Multiple Vacancies
• Salary
  • RN/RM1 $74,831 - $102,13 p.a. (pro rata)  + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Remote Zone Allowance
  • 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 dedicated nursing team at Orroroo Hospital and Orroroo Community Home, serving the picturesque Flinders Ranges region. Orroroo is a charming rural town, 257 km north of Adelaide, offering a safe, welcoming community and a lifestyle full of space, country charm, and natural beauty. Enjoy local cafes, bakeries, sporting clubs, and the perfect balance between work and life in a friendly regional hub.

Our 16-bed Community Home and acute hospital provide comprehensive care with strong support, including 24/7 access to doctors, after-hours on-call nurses, and the South Australian Virtual Emergency Service (SAVES).

Nursing at Orroroo offers a unique opportunity to work across all areas of service, with strong support and flexibility where possible. This role encourages the development of new skills and knowledge, and supports pursuing areas of interest in partnership with larger health sites.

Current Vacancies

Orroroo Hospital

• Registered Nurse: Permanent P/T 2.0 FTE (Various positions)
• Enrolled Nurse: Permanent P/T 1.6 FTE (Various positions)
• Enrolled Nurse: Temporary P/T 0.42 FTE (16 hours/week) until 1/2/2026

Orroroo Community Home

• Registered Nurse – Aged Care: Permanent P/T 1.5 FTE (Multiple Positions)

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

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Click here to find out more about working with Yorke and Northern Local Health Network 

Please apply online and provide a cover letter and resume including referees. Job ref: 922350

Enquiries

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

Application Closing Date

23rd December 2025 at 11:55PM Central Australian Standard Time.

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

922350 - Enrolled Nurse Role Description.pdf

922350 Registered Nurse Role Description.pdf

Orroroo Fact Sheet.pdf