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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Booleroo Centre District Hospital
• RN/M1 & ENC/END | Ongoing and Temporary | Part Time  (Various Contracts)
• 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 BOOLEROO CENTRE DISTRICT HOSPITAL - REGISTERED & 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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Booleroo Centre — Gateway to the Southern Flinders Ranges

Dynamic Nursing Opportunities in a Supportive Rural Community

Booleroo Centre is a charming rural town nestled in the Southern Flinders Ranges, approximately 250 kilometres north of Adelaide. With a population of around 300, it offers a peaceful, welcoming lifestyle surrounded by stunning landscapes, rich history, and a strong sense of community.

This close-knit township values connection and tradition and provides essential local services including a hospital, schools, and small businesses—making it a self-sufficient and supportive place to live and work. The local economy is driven by agriculture, with grain, cattle, and sheep production forming the backbone of the region.

Lifestyle & Location

Booleroo Centre is ideally located for those who love the outdoors, offering easy access to:

• Mount Remarkable National Park – hiking, wildlife, and camping
• Cycling and mountain biking – Melrose trails and historic railway routes
• Nature and coastal escapes – scenic lookouts and nearby coastal towns

Nearby towns such as Melrose, Wirrabara, and Wilmington further enrich the region with markets, galleries, and community festivals. Booleroo Centre is also well connected to Port Pirie and Port Augusta, providing access to additional services and amenities when needed.

Booleroo Centre District Hospital

Booleroo Centre District Hospital provides a broad range of essential health services to the community, including:

• 6 acute inpatient beds
• 10–12 state-funded aged care beds
• 24-hour Emergency Department
• Acute medical inpatient care
• Palliative care
• Residential aged care

As a small rural site, nurses work dynamically across all service areas, offering excellent variety and professional development. The hospital is well supported by an onsite GP practice with after-hours on-call coverage, as well as the SA Virtual Emergency Service (SAVES), ensuring strong clinical support at all times.

Why Join Our Team?

Nursing at Booleroo Centre offers a unique opportunity to work across acute, aged care, and emergency services within a supportive and collaborative environment. You will be encouraged and supported to:

• Develop new skills and expand your scope of practice
• Pursue areas of professional interest
• Build leadership capability
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care

You will be welcomed by a friendly team dedicated to planning and delivering comprehensive care to inpatients, residents, and emergency presentations.

Employee Benefits

As an employee of Booleroo Centre District Hospital, you will have access to:

• Salary sacrifice arrangements through SmartSalary
• Eligibility for a remote zone allowance
• A supportive workplace that values professional development and career growth

Now Recruiting

• Registered Nurses
• Enrolled Nurses

A range of permanent and temporary contracts are available.              

Please apply online and complete the required documentation.  Job ref: 928709

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

 928709 - BOOLEROO_Enrolled Nurse Cert Dip Role Description.pdf

 928709 - BOOLEROO_Registered Nurse Role Description.pdf

 JCS+RN+final.pdf

 JCS+EN+final.pdf

 Booleroo Centre Fact Sheet (4).pdf

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