Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Oodnadatta
Salary: RN/M3 - $130,190 - $136,010 p.a. +12 % Superannuation + Allowances + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Temporary Full-Time Position available
(minimum 6-month contract to a maximum of 12-months with a commencement date of the 16th of September ****).
Discover a Rewarding Outback Role: Remote Area Registered Nurses – Oodnadatta
An exciting opportunity exists to join our remote area nursing team in Oodnadatta.
Enjoy the South Australian outback lifestyle in a close-knit community serving locals, surrounding cattle stations, and tourists travelling along the iconic Oodnadatta Track.
Experience the famous Pink Roadhouse, stunning desert views, and the warmth of a historic town on the old Ghan railway line.
We are seeking skilled and compassionate Remote Area Registered Nurses to provide comprehensive, culturally safe healthcare to the Oodnadatta community.
You will manage the day-to-day operations of the local clinic and deliver emergency care after hours and on weekends as required.
Working as part of a small, dedicated team - including another Registered Nurse and an Aboriginal Health Worker - and in partnership with the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Dunjiba Council, and Oodnadatta Aboriginal School, you will play a vital role in supporting health outcomes and wellbeing across this unique and remote region.
If you're looking for a rewarding role that combines professional challenge, leadership, and community connection in one of South Australia's most iconic outback settings, we'd love to hear from you.
What We're Looking For:
Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, holding (or eligible to hold) a current practising certificate.
Minimum of 3 years (full-time equivalent) post-registration experience.
Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing and/or midwifery practice in accordance with professional standards.
Experience in management and leadership roles.
Experience supervising students, Enrolled Nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers/Practitioners, and less experienced Registered Nurses and/or Midwives.
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.
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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.
Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year
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Wellbeing and counselling support: support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
Relocation support: relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity.
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SA Health Careers - Relocation support
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Employee recognition: supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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.
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.
For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below.
Job Ref: ******
Enquiries
Shaun Peterson
Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: *********
Email:
••••@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date:
31 August *********:55PM
Refer to the SA Health Career Website -
How to apply
for further information.
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone
Attachments
****** - RN3A - Remote Area Nurse Midwife - Oodnadatta - Role Description.pdf
JCS+RegisteredNurse+final.pdf

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🏢 SA Health, Eyre and Far North Local Health Network
📍 South Australia