Overview
- Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Port Pirie
- RN/M1 | Part Time (various hours & terms) | Ongoing & Temporary
- Multiple Vacancies
- Salary $74,831 – $102,103 p.a. (pro rata)
YORKE AND NORTHERN LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PT PIRIE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICE – 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 beautiful Clare Valley sits within this region and offers some of Australia’s best wines with more than 50 cellar doors to explore and enjoy.
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 (watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here) and some areas have access to a remote zone allowance. For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.
View the below videos for more information about working for Yorke and Northern Local Health Network
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Port Pirie Regional Health Service
Located 223 kilometres from Adelaide – Port Pirie is a vibrant city known as the “City of Opportunity” with major retail, attractions, tourism, arts, sporting, and events. It is nestled in the Southern Flinders Ranges as well as being situated on the Spencer Gulf, providing the perfect location of rolling hills meeting the beautiful coastline and is a small drive to some of the most spectacular and diverse hiking trails.
Port Pirie Regional Health Service is a 52-bed acute facility inclusive of Emergency, Peri-operative, Renal Dialysis, Chemotherapy, Birthing, Outpatient Services, Acute Medical and Acute Surgical Services with a co-located Residential Aged Care Facility – Hammill House.
With over 15,000 presentations through ED each year along with surgical and direct admissions of patients across the lifespan, the service is supported onsite medical team and onsite SA Pharmacy, SA Pathology, SA Dental Service and SA Medical imaging.
At Port Pirie Regional Health Service, teamwork, collaboration, and inclusivity form the core of both the workplace and the services we provide. The leadership team is dedicated to supporting team members and career development through a variety of professional growth opportunities, while also fostering strong connections with peers, colleagues, and the broader community.
“In the two short years I have working in Port Pirie, I have become part of the community, engaged in multiple social and sporting events with a supportive network of colleagues and friends and have been able to learn, grow and advance my career to level 2 and acted in level 3 positions.” Sonia Ryan ANUM Ward C
Port Pirie Hospital has the current vacancies below:
Acute Medical /Palliative Care Unit (Ward A) – Registered Nurses
Port Pirie Acute Medical/Palliative Care Unit (Ward A) is a dynamic service which provides comprehensive, person-centred care for patients across the lifespan.
Led by a dedicated, highly skilled, values driven leadership team, the department is focussed on timely comprehensive assessment, treatment, and medical care for patients, specialising in managing acute medical conditions of varying acuity including both paediatric patients, mental health presentations and palliative care.
Working within Port Pirie Acute Medical/Palliative Care Unit (Ward A) you will be encouraged and supported to further develop specialist skills in areas such as:
- Venepuncture and PIVC insertion
- Cardiac monitoring
- Male catheterisation
- PICC, mid and port management
- Advanced Life Support and part of MER Team
- Complex management of infusions
- Palliative and End of Life Care
- Team Leadership
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated, and progressive team focused on person-centred care, excellence, transparency, and positive workplace culture.
- Registered Nurse: Permanent P/T, 3.1 FTE (Various Positions)
- Registered Nurse: Temporary P/T, 0.84 FTE (32 hours per week) Until 15/1/2026
- Registered Nurse: Temporary P/T, 1.68 FTE (Various Positions) until 16/8/2025
This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of a dedicated, and progressive valued driven team focussed on care, compassion, and excellence, in a regional community where the people are at the heart of everything you do. Please apply online and provide a cover letter and resume including referees.
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:
- 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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Applications close: Sunday 16 February 2025 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: 893126.
Contact:
Jayne Gebert
CenSTaR Administration
Phone: 8638 4152
E-mail: jayne.gebert@sa.gov.au