Overview

  • Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Peterborough
  • Peterborough Hospital and Nalya Lodge
  • Salary – $72,651 to $99,129 p.a. (pro rata) – RN/M1
  • Ongoing Part Time Contracts (various)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PETERBOROUGH HOSPITAL
REGISTERED NURSES

The gorgeous Yorke and Northern region encompassing the Yorke Peninsula and significant areas of the Spencer Gulf and Gulf of St Vincent, Southern Flinders Ranges, and the Mid North of South Australia (SA) all within easy reach of Adelaide.

The Mid North region is SA’s gateway to the outback and Southern Flinders Ranges, it is renowned for its wonderful rural panoramas and unique country townships. The area is made up of dramatic landscapes and native wildlife and offers an abundance of activities to break up those workdays, including outback camping, four-wheel driving, cycling, and surfing.

The Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe in their work environment. This culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

A career in the YNLHN can be very rewarding and comes with great lifestyles benefits. Whether you want to specialise in a particular area like Renal, Emergency, Perioperative, Mental Health or Community Health, we have diverse job prospects and opportunities to fast track your skills and career. Not to mention your choice of scenery from farm to ocean, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges

The YNLHN offers our employees access to salary sacrifice arrangements through Smart Salary and some areas have access to a remote zone allowance.  Watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here.  For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

Work with us – Yorke and Northern LHN

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network – We care for you

About Peterborough Hospital and Nalya Lodge (Residential Aged Care)

Peterborough is a vibrant rural town where past and present blend seamlessly, offering visitors a warm welcome and a wealth of experiences. Nestled in a stunning district, Peterborough is surrounded by golden plains that stretch towards ancient mountain ranges, creating a breathtaking landscape that’s as rich in beauty as it is in history.

Peterborough’s wide, tree-lined Main Street is lined with grand architecture and boasts a lively atmosphere, featuring four pubs where you’ll be greeted with friendly shouts of “G’day!” from the locals. The town has a distinct charm, where the love of history is perfectly balanced with a passion for modern life, creating an inviting environment for visitors and residents alike.

Renowned for its heritage experiences, particularly Steamtown, Peterborough is one of Australia’s finest collections of steam engines and railway history. The town is steeped in historic charm, with museums and collections that celebrate its industrial past. But Peterborough doesn’t just look back—there’s a vibrant artistic scene and a focus on showcasing local talent, with creative outlets and public art adding to the town’s cultural fabric.

The people of Peterborough are passionate about locally sourced food, with farmers, producers, and chefs working together to offer fresh, homegrown cuisine that highlights the area’s agricultural roots. It’s also a place where a good yarn is always on the cards, with locals eager to share stories and make visitors feel at home in their country town.

Whether you’re drawn to its heritage or its contemporary creativity, Peterborough offers an experience that captures the heart of Australian country life—where the past is cherished, and the future is embraced.

Peterborough Hospital has 12 acute beds and 11 RAC aged care beds. Services offered include 24-hour accident and emergency, acute services, aged care, and medical imaging.

Current vacancy at Peterborough:

  • Registered Nurse: Permanent P/T, 1.5 FTE Commencing ASAP

Please apply online providing a cover letter and resume including referees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Applicant Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here.  For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

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:

  • 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

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Applications close:  Applications close Sunday 8th December 2024 at 11.55PM Central Australia Daylight Time.

For further information and to apply visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers and search for Job ref: 886593.

Contact:
Jayne Gebert
CenSTaR Administration
Phone: 8638 4152
E-mail: jayne.gebert@sa.gov.au

Closing Date for Applications: 8 December 2024
Name of Contact Person: Jayne Gebert
Telephone Number of Contact Person: 8638 4152
jayne.gebert@sa.gov.au