• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Elliston
• Salary: RN/M1 $74,831 to $102,103 p.a. (Pro-rata) + Superannuation + leave Loading & Salary Sacrifice
• Temporary Part time position working 28 hours per week (up to 6 February 2026)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Your Perfect Summer Nursing Adventure Awaits in Elliston!

• Gain invaluable rural nursing experience in a stunning coastal setting
• Enjoy supportive mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Experience the unique charm of Elliston's tight-knit community
• Flexible part-time hours perfect for work-life balance

Escape to the stunning Eyre Peninsula this summer and launch your nursing career in one of South Australia's most beautiful coastal locations. We're seeking a passionate Registered Nurse to join our close-knit team at Elliston Multi Purpose Service for a temporary summer contract ending 6 February 2026.

About the Opportunity

As a Registered Nurse, you'll provide essential nursing services while developing from novice to proficient practitioner in our supportive healthcare environment. This part-time position offers the perfect blend of professional growth and coastal lifestyle, where you'll consolidate your knowledge and skills through continuous professional development and hands-on experience.

You'll accept accountability for your nursing care standards and activities delegated to others, making a real difference in our rural community's health outcomes.

For more information about the role, please refer to the role description provided below.

Location Highlights

Elliston offers pristine beaches, world-class fishing, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle just hours from Adelaide. This picturesque town provides the perfect backdrop for both personal adventure and professional growth.

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Ready for Your Summer Adventure?

Join SA Health and discover why we're South Australia's largest employer, committed to delivering exceptional healthcare while supporting our staff's career aspirations. This temporary contract offers new graduates and experienced nurses alike the chance to experience rural healthcare in an unforgettable coastal paradise.

Apply now and make this summer the start of something extraordinary in your nursing career.

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

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. Job ref: 917173

Enquiries

Helen Sommerville
Position: Acting Unit Manager
Phone: 86879001
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

25 October 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

917173 - RNM1 - Registered Nurse Midwife - Elliston - Role Description.pdf

JCS+RN+final.pdf

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