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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Ceduna District Health Services
• Salary: $29.81 - $30.69 per hour + 25% Casual Loading - Casual (up to 30 June 2026) - AIN

Are you passionate about nursing and looking to gain hands-on experience in a supportive, professional environment?

Join the team at Ceduna District Health Services as a Casual Assistant in Nursing. This is your chance to make a real difference in patient care while working in an inclusive, dynamic healthcare setting.

As an Assistant in Nursing, you will work closely with Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses, providing vital support in delivering high-quality care to patients. Your role will involve assisting with personal care duties, supporting nursing procedures, cleaning equipment, and ensuring the smooth management of stock levels. You’ll help create a safe and caring environment, offering compassionate support to patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with patient personal care and routine nursing tasks.
• Support nursing procedures and maintain equipment.
• Help manage local stock levels and ensure cleanliness.
• Alert Registered Nurses to patient or visitor concerns.
• Work under the supervision of Registered and Enrolled Nurses to ensure optimal care.

What We’re Looking For:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate nursing or midwifery program or be employed on the basis that you will be undertaking a course approved by the Registration Authority for the preparation of Enrolled Nurses or hold Certificate III or IV in Basic Health Care, Aged Care, Health Services Assistance, Home and Community Care, or related fields.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience in nursing care within a healthcare setting

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy.  We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Applicant Information

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 930358

Enquiries

Name: Debbie Greatbatch
Administration Officer
Phone: 8626 2121
E-mail: deborah.greatbatch@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 7 June 2026, 11:55PM

Eligibility: This position is open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, or individuals with valid work rights in Australia. Local applicants are encouraged to apply.

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.

930358 AIN - Assistant in Nursing Role Description.pdf