SA Health
Job reference: 953332
Location: 5680 - STREAKY BAY
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Elmhaven Aged Care - Streaky Bay
• Salary: RN/M1 $79,381 - $108,311 p.a. + Allowances + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent Full-time position, working over a 7-day roster
• More than one position available

 

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people as a Registered Nurse at Elmhaven Aged Care in beautiful Streaky Bay. Join a supportive team committed to delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care that respects the dignity, independence and individual needs of every resident.

In this rewarding role, you will provide clinical care, coordinate resident assessments and care planning, and work collaboratively with residents, families and the multidisciplinary team to achieve positive health outcomes. You will also have opportunities to share your knowledge, support colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement in aged care services.

Come and join us in beautiful Streaky Bay, where you can build a rewarding nursing career while enjoying the lifestyle of a welcoming coastal community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess residents’ needs and plan, deliver and evaluate individualised, person-centred nursing care to support their health, wellbeing and quality of life.
• Coordinate care with residents, families, colleagues and external service providers to ensure care is responsive, comprehensive and evidence-based.
• Promote a safe, high-quality care environment by contributing to quality improvement, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing and students, fostering teamwork, professional development and best practice.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse who is committed to delivering respectful, person-centred care to older people?
• Do you have strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team?
• Are you flexible, resourceful and enthusiastic about contributing to quality improvement and achieving positive outcomes for residents and their families?
• Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge, supporting colleagues and contributing to a collaborative team environment where safe, high-quality care is the priority?
• You will have current registration, or eligibility for registration, as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, with a current practising certificate.

If you are passionate about aged care and want to make a genuine difference in the lives of older people, we encourage you to apply and become part of the team at Elmhaven Aged Care in Streaky Bay.

Live and work in Streaky Bay

Located on South Australia's stunning west coast, Streaky Bay offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle surrounded by beautiful beaches, fishing, boating and spectacular natural scenery.

This is an opportunity to combine a rewarding leadership role in aged care with the lifestyle and community of a regional coastal town.

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.
• 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 Click here more information
• Wellbeing and counselling support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• 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.

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
• 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)
• NDIS Worker Check
• 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: 953332

Enquiries

Kanwaldeep Kaur
Position: Acting Nurse Unit Manager
Phone: 08 8626 1009
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date: 11 November 2026 - 11:55PM

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

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

953332 RNM1 - Registered Nurse - Streaky Bay (Elmhaven) -Role Description.pdf

Registered Nurse - Job Capacity Statement.pdf

Applications close: 11/11/2026 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.