• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Crystal Brook Hospital
• Ongoing and Temporary Part Time contracts
• Salary: ENC/END $63,992 - $74,831 p.a. (pro rata); RN/RM1 $74,831 - $102,103 p.a. (pro rata)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

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

The gorgeous Yorke and Northern region encompassing 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 (SA) 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 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. Whether you want to specialise in a particular area like Renal, Emergency, Perioperative, Mental Health or Community Health, we have diverse job prospects and opportunities to fast track your skills and career. 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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Crystal Brook Hospital

Crystal Brook is a charming town in the Mid North of South Australia, known for its scenic location at the base of the Flinders Ranges. Situated 197 kilometres north of Adelaide, this quiet, picturesque town is surrounded by farmland, Crystal Brook benefits from a temperate Mediterranean climate, thanks to its position at the transition between two climate systems—making it ideal for agriculture.

Visitors to Crystal Brook can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, with Bowman Park being a highlight. This beautiful nature reserve offers wildlife viewing, camping areas, and historical sites, including the original Bowman Brothers homestead. Recent growth in the town has led to new housing developments, particularly to the west, alongside improving economic prospects and increasing job opportunities.

Crystal Brook’s proximity to the Flinders Ranges makes it a perfect gateway for those eager to explore this iconic South Australian region.

Crystal Brook and District Hospital provides a range of essential health services to the community, operating 24/7 accident and emergency care and a variety of medical, surgical, and support services. Key offerings include:

Hospital Services:

• General medical and surgical care, including specialties like plastics surgery.
• Aged care assessment and aged residential care.
• Day therapy centres and delivered meals (Meals on Wheels).
• Inpatient and outpatient services, along with patient transport.
• Obstetrics and palliative care.
• Parenting and family support/education.
• Personal care for older persons, including planned activity groups and respite care.
• Same day stays for patients needing short-term care.

Maternity/Obstetrics:

• A birthing suite and shared care arrangements with General Practitioners and midwifery group practice midwives to support women before, during, and after childbirth.
• Childbirth and parenting classes and postnatal midwifery visits to support families at home.

Residential Aged Care:

• Residential aged care facilities are available at the hospital and Southern Flinders Health for older people requiring high-level care, with respite care options also provided.

These services aim to provide comprehensive care for the local community, covering emergency, maternity, and long-term health, and aged care needs.

Crystal Brook District Hospital supports ongoing professional development, empowering Registered Nurses to pursue their interests in alignment with the hospital’s diverse health services. This fosters the opportunity to expand expertise and contribute across a variety of specialised care areas.

Current Crystal Brook vacancies:

• Registered Nurse: Permanent P/T, 1.37 FTE (Various positions)
• Enrolled Nurse: Temporary P/T, 0.84 FTE (32 hours per week) until 13 February 2026

Please apply online and provide a cover letter and resume including referees. Job ref: 913288

Enquiries

Vanessa Watson
CenSTaR Administration
Phone: 0468810489
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

Tuesday 16th September 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

913288 - CRYSTAL BROOK_Enrolled Nurse Cert Dip Role Description (1).pdf

913288 - CRYSTALBROOK_Registered Nurse Role Description (1).pdf

Crystal Brook Fact Sheet.pdf

JCS+RN+final.pdf

JCS+EN+final.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines