- Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta
- AIN | Full/Part Time | Temporary (up to 15 December 2028)
- Multiple Positions Available
- Base Salary Range: $59,094 - $60,844 p.a
Join us and be part of a dedicated team that values your contribution to patient care and supports your growth in nursing practice!
Discover the Flinders and Upper North - Where Lifestyle Meets Opportunity
Imagine living where your commute is short, your weekends are long, and your backyard is filled with breathtaking landscapes. The Flinders and Upper North region offers a lifestyle that blends career growth with endless adventure.
Here, you’ll have more time for what matters most - whether that’s exploring the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges, enjoying time on the water, connecting with friends, or simply embracing the serenity of regional living. With access to quality public and private schools, plus tertiary education options, this is an ideal place to raise a family and build a future.
Your Career. Your Impact
When you join us, you’re not just taking a job - you’re becoming part of a supportive, welcoming team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. You’ll work across discipline-specific and multi-disciplinary teams, gaining experience in diverse settings that challenge and inspire you. We invest in your future through continuing education and professional development opportunities, so you can grow your skills and advance your career - all while making a real difference in the lives of people in our region.
Make the move. Discover a region where life is simpler, opportunities are greater, and community matters. Come and Discover FUNLHN!
Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN
Our Benefits:
- Financial Incentive: In addition to your annual salary and standard entitlements, you may be eligible for regional specific allowances as outlined in the award. Depending on your location, you could also qualify for a Locality Allowance (conditions apply). Plus, boost your take-home pay even further by enjoying salary packaging options.
- Grow Your Career: Access professional development and upskilling opportunities to achieve your career goals.
- Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work in an inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference in the health of our community.
- Balance Work and Life: Flexible working arrangements help you maintain a healthy balance between rewarding work and personal commitments.
- Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family, annual voluntary flu vaccinations, and access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Relocation Support: Up to $13,000 reimbursement may be available for those relocating. Learn more a SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
- Accommodation Assistance: Accommodation support may be available to make relocating easier (conditions apply).
Site and Service:
Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service
The Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Service is a large regional hospital that provides a wide range of services including emergency, general and surgical, maternity, outpatient, and outreach services. The hospital has 58 beds including flex and monitored beds. The Port Augusta Hospital also has chemotherapy services and has a Renal Dialysis Unit and a Paediatric Department, both of which are the largest outside of Adelaide. Our staff work in close partnership with community health services and Aboriginal health providers, to ensure that optimum care is delivered to all areas of the community. Find out more about the Services at Port Augusta Hospital and Health Service | SA Health
Living and Working in the Flinders and Upper North Region - Port Augusta
About the Role:
As an Assistant in Nursing, you will provide essential support to Enrolled and Registered Nurses/Midwives in delivering high-quality patient care. Your role will involve assisting with general nursing duties, helping to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients, and contributing to the smooth operation of the ward or unit. While working under supervision, you will be accountable for your own actions and play an important part in supporting the broader healthcare team to achieve excellent care outcomes.
Looking for a change in scenery? – Nursing
About You:
- Be enrolled as a student in an undergraduate program in nursing or midwifery (can state year of program e.g. 3rd year) and have completed any training required by the employer relevant to the safe and competent performance of work at this level; OR
- Be employed on the basis that the person is, or will be, undertaking a course approved by the Registration Authority for the preparation of Enrolled Nurses; OR
- Hold a Certificate III or IV in one of the following health related disciplines:
- Basic Health Care;
- Aged Care;
- Health Services Assistance: (Qualifications to include elective units recommended for AIN Acute care);
- Home and Community Care;
- Individual Support Work;
- Or such other nationally recognised courses approved within the healthcare setting by full agreement of DHA and the ANMF Insert essential qualification/s.
- Experience, within the boundaries of their education and skill preparation, in the provision of nursing/midwifery care in the healthcare setting in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
Applicant Information:
- Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
- 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Want To Know More? Contact:
Alison Hoare - Executive Officer/Director of Nursing, 8668 7506, Alison.Hoare@sa.gov.au
Job Ref: 930059
Application Closing Date: Friday 6th March 2026 - 11:55PM
Refer to the SA Health Career Website How to Apply for further information.
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