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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Port Broughton Hospital
• RN/M1 & ENC/END | Ongoing and Temporary | Part Time 
• 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 PORT BROUGHTON 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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Port Broughton Hospital – Coastal Living, Meaningful Nursing Careers

Port Broughton Hospital is a 14-bed acute facility providing 24/7 Emergency Department services, ensuring timely, high-quality care for the local community. The hospital maintains a strong partnership with the adjacent medical practice, delivering comprehensive medical support to both inpatients and emergency presentations.

Services Provided

Port Broughton Hospital offers a broad range of services, including:

• Emergency care
• General medical services
• Transitional Care Program (TCP)
• Palliative care
• Medical imaging
• Outpatient services

Why Choose Port Broughton?

Port Broughton offers a unique opportunity to combine a rewarding healthcare career with a relaxed coastal lifestyle. Nurses enjoy the chance to build a diverse skill set while working in a close-knit, community-focused environment.

Key Highlights

Professional Growth
Work across emergency, transitional, and palliative care, with strong support for skill development through mentorship, training, and exposure to diverse clinical presentations.

Work–Life Balance
Enjoy flexibility, a supportive team culture, and the benefits of coastal living—helping you maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life.

Community Connection
Make a meaningful impact beyond individual patient care by contributing to health promotion and community wellbeing initiatives.

Scenic Coastal Lifestyle
Take advantage of Port Broughton’s beautiful beaches, fishing, local wineries, and nearby regional shopping—perfect for unwinding after a rewarding shift.

Supportive Team Environment
Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team where open communication and mutual support enhance job satisfaction and patient outcomes.

Employee Benefits

As an employee of Port Broughton Hospital, you will have access to:

• Salary sacrifice arrangements through SmartSalary
• Eligibility for a remote zone allowance

Now Recruiting

We are currently recruiting Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses for a range of roles, with both permanent and temporary contracts available.             

Please apply online and complete the required documentation.  Job ref: 928076

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

 928076 - PORTBROUGHTON_Enrolled Nurse Cert Dip Role Description.pdf

 928076 - PORTBROUGHTON_Registered Nurse Role Description.pdf

 JCS+RN+final.pdf

 JCS+EN+final.pdf

 Port Broughton Fact Sheet (1).pdf

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