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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Laura Hospital
• Registered Nurses
• Salary: $77,824 - $106,187 p.a. (pro rata) RN/M1 
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Laura Hospital — where strong community spirit meets comprehensive
healthcare and rewarding nursing careers

WHERE YOU’LL BE AND WHAT YOU’LL DO

Nestled in the eastern slopes of the southern Flinders Ranges within the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network. Laura is a charming rural town located 218 km north of Adelaide and 40 km east of Port Pirie. This delightful town boasts a rich history, picturesque landscapes, and a variety of unique attractions that cater to all interests. From exploring the legacy of renowned Australian poet C.J. Dennis to indulging in the famous Golden North Ice Cream, Laura offers a captivating blend of natural wonders, cultural treasures, and unforgettable experiences.

Immerse yourself in the area’s natural splendour, delve into its cultural heritage, and embark on a remarkable journey through the captivating world of Laura.

Nursing at the Laura Hospital offers a great opportunity for a good balance of work across all areas of the service.  Staff are well supported to develop new skills and knowledge, to pursue areas of interest, to expand scope of practice and to provide leadership.  You will find the team friendly and supportive.  As a nurse you will plan and deliver direct care to inpatients and residents and treat all emergency patients attending the hospital.

Laura Fact Sheet.pdf

Laura Hospital is a Multi-Purpose Service comprising 6 acute inpatient and 12 aged care beds.

Services offered

• 24-hour Emergency Department
• acute medical services
• palliative care
• Residential aged care. 

 As a small site nursing staff work dynamically across all areas service.  The hospital is well supported by an onsite GP practice with afterhours on-call and the SA Virtual Emergency Service (SAVES). 

WHO ARE WE AND WHAT WE OFFER?

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 encouraging all people to use their talents and 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.

AT YNLHN we offer opportunities to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us in the following ways:

• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) and meal entertainment expenses  Click here more information.
• Access to professional development opportunities, enabling staff to build skills across a diverse range of services while contributing to high-quality, person-centred care for the community.
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?

Working in this environment, it is important to us that we employ people with the utmost integrity and commitment to providing a service to the highest possible standard to all visitors.  To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake.  These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include:

• Registration or eligibility for enrolment as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
• Undergo employment screening and meet immunisation requirements.

Please contact us, if you have any queries. Further information please see: Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy and in the application to help guide you. 

NEED TO RELOCATE?

Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health. 

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

At YNLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQIA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

HELP IS HERE!

Please refer to the details in the Role Description below (job ref: 937065), or reach out to

Vanessa Watson
Position: CenSTaR Administration Officer
Phone: 0468 810 489
E-mail: vanessa.watson@sa.gov.au

DON'T HESITATE! Applications Close on Tuesday 26^th May 2026 at 11:55PM

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR NETWORK

Stay connected with our Network! Click here to find out more about working with Yorke and Northern Local Health Network or watch our clips here: Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN.

ATTACHMENTS

937065 LAURA Registered Nurse Role Description.pdf

RN Job Capacity Statement.pdf

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