Join us as a registered nurse and build your clinical skills in a supportive healthcare environment!
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! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc5uurPYJXA]
Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Public%20Content/SA%20Health%20Internet/Careers/Working%20for%20SA%20Health/Our%20services/Working%20at%20FUNLHN/Working%20at%20Flinders%20and%20Upper%20North%20Local%20Health%20Network]
Whyalla Hospital and Health Services is one of the largest regional hospitals in South Australia, offering 75 beds, including flex beds and a dedicated High Dependency Unit.
We provide a comprehensive range of services, including emergency care, medical and surgical services, maternity, rehabilitation, mental health, and outpatient clinics.
Our Cancer Resource Centre is among the largest in regional SA, featuring six chemotherapy chairs, outpatient care, and counselling services - helping patients receive vital treatment close to home.
We are also proud to be one of only three regional stroke services in South Australia, delivering specialised stroke treatment 24/7 in partnership with metropolitan stroke units.
At Whyalla Hospital, we work closely with community health services and Aboriginal health providers to ensure inclusive, high-quality care for every member of our community.
Find out more about the Services at Whyalla Hospital and Health Service | SA Health [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/services/hospitals/regional+hospitals+and+health+services/funlhn+hospitals+and+health+services/whyalla+hospital+and+health+service/services+at+whyalla+hospital+and+health+service]
Living and Working in the Flinders and Upper North Region - Whyalla [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IG4O7hUjDpg]
As a Registered Nurse, you will provide nursing and/or midwifery services within a healthcare setting, supporting the delivery of safe and effective patient care. You will develop from a novice practitioner to a proficient level of professional practice, consolidating your knowledge and skills through continuous professional development and experience. In this role, you will be accountable for your own standards of nursing/midwifery care and for activities delegated to others, contributing to a high standard of care within the team.
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
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.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
SA Health Services are required to implement the
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Megan Rosa - Acting Nurse Management Facilitator, 8648 8402, Megan.Rosa@sa.gov.au [Megan.Rosa@sa.gov.au]
Job Ref: 933288
Sunday 4th April 2027 - 11:55PM
Refer to the SA Health Career Website How to Apply [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/careers/how+to+apply/how+to+apply] for further information.
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Applicants must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold a current practicing certificate. Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice in accordance with appropriate standards of practice is also required.
Market context
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