SA Health
Job reference: 935216
Location: 5434 - HAWKER
Job status: Casual
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Hawker
• RN/M1 | Casual
• Salary: $39.26 - $53.57 per hour | 25% Casual Loading | Casual contract (up to 26 May 2027)

Join us as a Registered Nurse/Midwife and build your skills while delivering meaningful, person-centred care!

Discover the Flinders and Upper North - Where Lifestyle Meets Opportunity

Imagine living where your commute is short, your weekends are long, and your backyard is filled with breathtaking landscapes. The Flinders and Upper North region offers a lifestyle that blends career growth with endless adventure.

Here, you’ll have more time for what matters most - whether that’s exploring the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges, enjoying time on the water, connecting with friends, or simply embracing the serenity of regional living. With access to quality public and private schools, plus tertiary education options, this is an ideal place to raise a family and build a future.

Your Career. Your Impact

When you join us, you’re not just taking a job - you’re becoming part of a supportive, welcoming team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. You’ll work across discipline-specific and multi-disciplinary teams, gaining experience in diverse settings that challenge and inspire you. We invest in your future through continuing education and professional development opportunities, so you can grow your skills and advance your career - all while making a real difference in the lives of people in our region.

Make the move. Discover a region where life is simpler, opportunities are greater, and community matters. Come and Discover FUNLHN!

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

 

Our Benefits:

• Grow Your Career: Access professional development and upskilling opportunities to achieve your career goals.
• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work in an inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to make a difference in the health of our community.
• Balance Work and Life: Flexible working arrangements help you maintain a healthy balance between rewarding work and personal commitments.
• Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family, annual voluntary flu vaccinations, and access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.

 

Site and Service:

Hawker Memorial Hospital

Hawker Memorial Hospital is a 13-bed facility, including 4 acute beds and 9 aged care beds, proudly serving the Flinders Ranges region as part of the Multi-Purpose Service (MPS). We provide essential healthcare services including accident and emergency care, general medical care, palliative care, and a range of visiting allied health services. Our dedicated team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to our community. Find out more about the Services at Hawker Memorial Hospital | SA Health

 

About the Role:

As a Registered Nurse/Midwife, you will provide person-centred nursing and/or midwifery care, assessing individual needs and planning, implementing and coordinating appropriate services to achieve positive outcomes. You will work with increasing autonomy while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and other agencies to deliver safe, effective care.

In this role, you will contribute to quality improvement activities, support care coordination, and provide team leadership as required. You will also play an active role in health education, support the development of students and new staff, and contribute to research and evidence-based practice. As your experience grows, you will provide guidance to less experienced staff and support safe, high-quality care delivery across the service.

Looking for a change in scenery? – Nursing

Looking for a change in scenery? – Midwifery

 

About You:

• You must be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
• You must have demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

 

Applicant Information:

• Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
• 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.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

 

Want To Know More? Contact:

Trudy Bowshire - Education Coordinator, 0428 423 074, trudy.bowshire@sa.gov.au

Job Ref: 935216

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 26th May 2027 - 11:55PM

 

Refer to the SA Health Career Website How to Apply for further information.

935216 RN/M1 Role Description

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

Applications close: 26/05/2027 11:55 PM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.