• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, Nursing and Midwifery Services, Whyalla
• Salary: $28.94 - $29.80 per hour + 25% casual loading - Casual (up to 19 September 2025) - AIN

The Role

As an Assistant in Nursing, you will be a vital support for Enrolled and Registered Nurses/Midwives, playing a key role in delivering compassionate and effective patient care. You'll undertake essential nursing duties, stepping in where needed to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

In this role, you will be entrusted with significant responsibilities and will be accountable for your own actions, contributing directly to the well-being of our patients and the success of our nursing team. Seize this opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic healthcare environment.

To be eligible as an Assistant in Nursing you must either:

• Be enrolled as a student in an undergraduate program in nursing or midwifery (can state year of program eg 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;
• 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

Please refer to the job pack below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.

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.

The Region

When you join our dynamic workforce, you will escape the hustle and bustle of city life and be able to take advantage of the endless possibilities for adventure relaxation, recreation and sightseeing. In The Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you can experience cultural diversity, outback locations and regional city conveniences, whilst working in innovative roles to improve the community's health outcomes and wellbeing.

Come and Discover FUNLHN!

 FUNLHN Information Page.pdf

Living in Whyalla means enjoying nearly 300 days of sunshine each year, along with beautiful beaches and a wealth of sports and outdoor activities to suit every interest. Positioned on the Eyre Peninsula, Whyalla is ideally located as a gateway to numerous attractions, just a 2.5-hour drive from Port Lincoln and other scenic spots, or a quick 45-minute drive to the stunning Flinders Ranges. Explore more at Whyalla.

 About Whyalla.pdf

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Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• 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

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 878090

Enquiries

Renee Anderson
Nurse Management Facilitator
Phone: 0422 806 068
E-mail: Renee.Anderson@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

Friday 19th September 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments

 878090 Assistant in Nursing Job Pack.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines