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• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla
• Full/Part Time | Ongoing
• Multiple Positions Available
• Base Salary Range:
  • $77,824 - $106,187 p.a | RN/M1
  • $90,913 - $114,917 p.a | RN/M2C

Appointment classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Join us as a Registered/Clinical Nurse - Operating Theatre and be part of a team delivering high-quality surgical care!

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 - Living and Working in Whyalla

To learn more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, including its services and facilities, visit: Working at the FUNLHN

Our Benefits:

• Financial Incentive: You may be eligible for Regional and Locality allowance (where applicable) and salary packaging to increase your take‑home pay.
• Grow Your Career: Access professional development and upskilling opportunities to achieve your career goals. Benefit from a dedicated support program for new graduates – through the Mental Health Allied Health Professional Practice Program.
• Work-life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle and personal commitments.
• Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family, annual 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: Support may be available to make relocating easier (conditions apply).

About the Role:

As a Registered/Clinical Nurse in the Operating Theatre, you’ll deliver high‑quality surgical nursing care and participate in on‑call to support service needs. At the RN/M1 level, you’ll grow from novice to proficient through ongoing learning, accountable for your own practice and delegated tasks. At the RN/M2C level, you’ll practise as a competent clinician with increased responsibility, guiding less experienced staff and managing portfolio duties while remaining predominantly clinical.

931630 RN/M1 Role Description

931630 RN/M2C Role Description

About You: 

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife with a current practising certificate.
• Demonstrated competence in the relevant nursing specialty.
• For RN/M2C: at least three years’ post‑registration experience. 
• Experience supporting and guiding students and less experienced nurses.

Want To Know More? Contact:

Megan Rosa - Acting Nurse Management Facilitator, 8648 8402, Megan.Rosa@sa.gov.au

Applicant Information:

• Please refer to the role description for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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.

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

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Application Closing Date: Thursday 25th March 2027 - 11:55PM