• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Balaklava Hospital
• RN/MC and ENC/END| Ongoing and Temporary Part Time | Various Contracts
• Salary $74,831 - $102,103 p.a. (pro rata) RN/M1 | $63,992 - $74,831 p.a. (pro rata) ENC/END
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

YORKE AND NORTHERN LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR BALAKLAVA HOSPITAL - REGISTERED & ENROLLED NURSES

The gorgeous Yorke and Northern region encompass the Yorke Peninsula and significant areas of the Spencer Gulf and Gulf of St Vincent, Southern Flinders Ranges, and the Mid North of South Australia all within easy reach of Adelaide.

The Mid North region is SA’s gateway to the outback and Southern Flinders Ranges, it is renowned for its wonderful rural panoramas and unique country townships. The area is made up of dramatic landscapes and native wildlife and offers an abundance of activities to break up those workdays, including outback camping, four-wheel driving, cycling, and surfing. The beautiful Clare Valley sits within this region and offers some of Australia’s best wines with more than 50 cellar doors to explore and enjoy.

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. This culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to 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.

The YNLHN offers our employees access to salary sacrifice arrangements through Smart Salary (watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here) and some areas have access to a remote zone allowance. For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

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Balaklava Soldiers Memorial Hospital

Balaklava is a charming country town located just an hour from Adelaide, known for its vibrant farming and agriculture industry. With vast fields and a supportive community, Balaklava offers various amenities to ensure a comfortable lifestyle for its residents. Our hospital and nursing home provide essential healthcare services to this welcoming community.

At Balaklava Soldiers Memorial District Hospital and Ira Parker Nursing Home, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care. Our facility features a 15-bed acute ward with a 24-hour emergency department and a 20-bed residential aged care facility. We offer a range of services, including acute care, step-down care, restorative programs, palliative care, emergency services, and aged care services.

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate nurses to join our team. The successful applicant will be responsible for the comprehensive care of consumers across all services provided. This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive team committed to delivering high-quality healthcare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive care to patients in acute and aged care settings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans.
• Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all consumers.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.

Current Balaklava vacancies:

• Registered Nurse: Permanent P/T, 1.84 FTE (Multiple positions)

Temporary P/T, 1.26 FTE (Multiple positions) until 1 October 2025

• Enrolled Nurse: Temporary P/T, 0.63 FTE (24 hours per week) until 14 November 2025

Please apply online and provide a cover letter and resume including referees. Job ref: 909476

Enquiries

Jayne Gebert
CenSTaR Administration
Phone: 8638 4152
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

Tuesday 5th August 2025 at 11.55PM Central Australian Standard Time.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• 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 (direct contact with blood or body substances)

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.

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

Attachments

909476 - BALAKLAVA Enrolled Nurse Cert Dip Role Description.pdf

909476 - BALAKLAVA Registered Nurse Role Description.pdf

JCS+RN+final.pdf

JCS+EN+final.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines