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• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta
• RN/M2A | Part Time 0.84 FTE | Ongoing
• Base Salary Range: $107,487 - $114,917 p.a (pro rata)

Join us as an Associate Nurse/Midwife Unit Manager - Out of Hospital Strategy and help deliver innovative care closer to home!

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 Port Augusta

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.
• 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:

You will provide advanced clinical care, leadership and care coordination to support people to remain safely in their communities and reduce avoidable hospital presentations. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, acute services and community providers, you will facilitate timely discharges, support care planning and contribute to initiatives that improve patient flow, access to services and health outcomes across the region.

942780 RN/M2A Role Description

About You: 

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse/Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practising certificate.
• Registered Nurse/Midwife with at least 3 years post-registration experience or currently classified as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife.
• Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with experience supporting less experienced nursing staff.

Want To Know More? Contact:

Selina Ashton - Team Leader Nursing OOHS FUNLHN, 0468 660 117, selina.ashton@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.
• This is a part time vacancy, working 64 hours per fortnight and salary will be adjusted according to actual hours worked.

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

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Application Closing Date: Wednesday 8th July 2026 - 11:55PM