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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Clare Health Service, Kara House
• Part Time Contracts | Permanent & Temporary (Various hours available)
• Salary $74,831 - $102,103 p.a. (pro rata) RN/M1 
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

YORKE AND NORTHERN LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR KARA HOUSE (RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE) - 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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Join Kara House — a rewarding nursing career in the heart of the Clare Valley

Kara House is nestled in the heart of the Clare Valley, a region where time slows and every day invites you to relax, explore, and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Surrounded by rolling vineyards and breathtaking landscapes, the Clare Valley is renowned for its world-class wines, rich heritage, and warm country hospitality. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast, history lover, or simply seeking a peaceful lifestyle, this region offers an exceptional quality of life.

Kara House is a 25-bed Residential Aged Care Facility, located in a separate building on the grounds of Clare Hospital. The facility is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, and Direct Care Workers, working collaboratively to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

We are proud of our dedicated team of compassionate, caring, and highly skilled professionals. Our staff and volunteers play a vital role in supporting the health, wellbeing, and independence of our residents—providing companionship, encouragement, and meaningful engagement. We strongly value connections with family, friends, and the local community, recognising the important role these relationships play in enhancing quality of life.

Working at Kara House means being part of a supportive and inclusive team that values compassion, dignity, and excellence in care.

As an employee of Kara House, you will have access to:

• Salary sacrifice arrangements through SmartSalary

Now recruiting:

• Registered Nurses

A range of permanent and temporary contracts are available.      

Please apply online and complete the required documentation.  Job ref: 928711

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 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

 928711 - CLARE_KARAHOUSE_Registered Nurse Role Description.pdf

 JCS+RN+final.pdf

 Clare Fact Sheet (12).pdf

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