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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network,  Jamestown Hospital and Health Service
• RN/M1 & ENC/END | Ongoing and Temporary | Part Time (various positions) 
• Salary $74,831 - $102,103 p.a. (pro rata) RN/M1 | $63,992 - $74,831 p.a. (pro rata) ENC/END
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

YORKE AND NORTHERN LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR JAMESTOWN HOSPITAL - REGISTERED NURSES & ENROLLED NURSES

The gorgeous Yorke and Northern region encompass the Yorke Peninsula and significant areas of the Spencer Gulf and Gulf of St Vincent, Southern Flinders Ranges, and the Mid North of South Australia all within easy reach of Adelaide.

The Mid North region is SA’s gateway to the outback and Southern Flinders Ranges, it is renowned for its wonderful rural panoramas and unique country townships. The area is made up of dramatic landscapes and native wildlife and offers an abundance of activities to break up those workdays, including outback camping, four-wheel driving, cycling, and surfing. The beautiful Clare Valley sits within this region and offers some of Australia’s best wines with more than 50 cellar doors to explore and enjoy.

The Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe in their work environment. This culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

A career in the YNLHN can be very rewarding and comes with great lifestyles benefits. Not to mention your choice of scenery from farm to ocean, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges.

The YNLHN offers our employees access to salary sacrifice arrangements through Smart Salary (watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here) and some areas have access to a remote zone allowance. For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

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Discover Jamestown — where regional heritage meets comprehensive healthcare and rewarding nursing careers.

Jamestown is a historic town in South Australia’s Mid North, located 220 kilometres north of Adelaide. Set along the banks of Belalie Creek and positioned on the Crystal Brook–Broken Hill railway line, Jamestown is a key regional hub connecting Adelaide and Perth with Sydney via the main interstate rail network.

Surrounded by a productive agricultural region known for grain, legumes, wool, and timber, Jamestown has a proud history of innovation. The town is home to Bundaleer Forest, the world’s first plantation forest established in 1876, symbolising Jamestown’s pioneering role in sustainable forestry. Today, the town blends its rich heritage with modern progress, supported by agriculture and emerging energy projects that continue to drive regional growth.

Jamestown Hospital and Health Service operates 24 hours a day, delivering a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and community services to the region. The service provides holistic, person-centred care across all stages of life.

Services include:

Hospital Services

• General medical and surgical care for inpatients and outpatients, including gastroenterology, gynaecology, and obstetrics
• Residential aged care and personal care services
• Nurse-led clinics and palliative care services
• Same-day stays and planned activity groups for older people
• Diagnostic radiology and general surgical procedures

Community Services

• Community bus
• Day therapy centres
• Delivered meals (Meals on Wheels)
• Health advocacy and liaison services

Maternity and Obstetrics

• Birthing suite supported through shared care with General Practitioners and community midwives
• Childbirth and parenting education
• Community midwifery and postnatal home visits

Residential Aged Care

• Symonds Wing, providing high-level residential aged care and respite services

As an employee of Jamestown Hospital and Health Service, you’ll have access to salary sacrifice arrangements through SmartSalary and be eligible for a remote zone allowance, enhancing both financial and lifestyle benefits.

We are currently recruiting Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses for a range of roles, with both permanent and temporary contracts available. These positions offer the opportunity to work across diverse clinical areas within a supportive, community-focused environment committed to excellence in care.         

Please apply online and complete the required documentation.  Job ref: 928074

Enquiries

Vanessa Watson
Position: CenSTaR Administration Officer
Phone: 0468 810 489
E-mail: vanessa.watson@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Tuesday 10 February 2026 at 11.55PM Central Australian Standard Time.

Applicant Information

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 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.

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

Attachments

 928074 - JAMESTOWN_Registered Nurse Role Description.pdf

 928074 - JAMESTOWN_Enrolled Nurse Cert Dip Role Description.pdf

 JCS+RN+final.pdf

 JCS+EN+final.pdf

 Jamestown Fact Sheet (3).pdf

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