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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Orroroo
• RN/M1| Ongoing & Temporary (various hours & terms)| Part Time 
• Salary: $74,831 - $102,103 p.a. (pro rata) RN/M1 
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

YORKE AND NORTHERN LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ORROROO HOSPITAL & ORROROO COMMUNITY HOME- REGISTERED 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 Orroroo — where rural lifestyle, strong community, and rewarding nursing careers come together.

Orroroo is a welcoming rural town located 257 kilometres north of Adelaide, ideally positioned at the crossroads of the Sydney–Perth Highway and the Adelaide–Blinman route through the breathtaking Flinders Ranges. Serving as a vital hub for the surrounding agricultural region, Orroroo is a picturesque farming community known for its wheat, wool, sheep, and cattle production—and for its strong sense of connection and pride.

The town offers excellent local amenities, including three coffee shops, a bakery, gift shops, hotels, sporting clubs, and well-established community facilities. Families are supported by education from pre-school through to Year 12, alongside essential services such as a local police station. Combined, these features create a relaxed, friendly lifestyle that blends country charm with modern convenience.

Orroroo Health Service and Orroroo Community Home form an integral part of the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network and are highly regarded for their warm, supportive culture and high standard of care.

Orroroo Community Home is a 16-bed residential aged care facility, staffed by a dedicated team of Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, and Direct Care Workers. Nurses work collaboratively across services and are well supported with:

• 24/7 access to medical officers (with after-hours on-call)
• South Australian Virtual Emergency Service (SAVES)
• After-hours on-call nursing support

Role overview

As a Registered Nurse at Orroroo, you will be welcomed into a stable, friendly team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care across acute services, residential aged care, and emergency presentations. Nursing at Orroroo offers a unique opportunity to work across all areas of service, providing variety, flexibility, and valuable professional development.

This role supports the expansion of clinical skills and knowledge, with opportunities to pursue areas of interest in partnership with larger health services across the network.

Why join us

• Work across acute, emergency, and aged care settings
• Strong clinical and professional support
• Opportunities to grow skills in a diverse rural environment
• A collaborative, inclusive workplace culture
• A lifestyle that offers balance, connection, and community

As an employee of Orroroo Hospital and Community Home, 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 for a range of roles, with both permanent and temporary contracts available.         

Please apply online and complete the required documentation.  Job ref: 928618

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

 928618 - ORROROO_Registered Nurse Role Description.pdf

 JCS+RN+final.pdf

 Orroroo Fact Sheet (2).pdf

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