Eyre and Far North Local Health Network - Aged Care Directorate, Port Lincoln
Salary: RN/M4 $140,213 - $146,147 p.a. + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Temporary Full-time position (up to 30 June ****)
Overview
Delivering advanced clinical care across one of South Australia's most expansive and diverse regions, this Nurse Practitioner role offers the opportunity to lead aged care practice at the frontier of remote and rural health - where your expertise creates real, lasting impact for communities across the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (LHN).
Your Scope Across the Eyre and Far North
Operating across community, acute and residential service settings, you will serve as a recognised clinical expert in aged care and hold accountability for the governance, leadership and delivery of quality services across the LHN. Endorsed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and credentialed by the LHN Nursing and Midwifery Credentialing Committee, your scope of practice reflects the full autonomy of an advanced practitioner. Key responsibilities include:
Providing advanced clinical nursing care and supervision for older persons across integrated service settings
Leading service development initiatives and maintaining best practice standards in partnership with key stakeholders
Contributing to quality improvement, nursing research and policy and procedure development within aged care practice
Supervising student nurses, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses to strengthen team capability
What You Bring
Current NMBA registration and endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner
Minimum three years post-registration experience, with demonstrated advanced practice in aged care
Proven leadership in communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution and negotiation
Experience developing clinical policies and procedures within a relevant practice setting
Demonstrated ability to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers and communities in a culturally appropriate manner,



with willingness to deepen this practice
Experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, particularly within rural and remote contexts
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.
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 significant 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
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. More information available from .
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 National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
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 in the workplace.
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📌 Nurse Practitioner - Aged Care (Port Lincoln)
🏢 Sa Health
📍 Port Lincoln