SA Health
Job reference: 886459
Location: 5520 - SNOWTOWN
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Snowtown
Salary
- Classification - $74,831 to $102,103 p.a. (pro rata) - RN/M1
- Second Classification - $63,992 to $74,831 p.a. (pro rata) - ENC/END
Ongoing and Temporary Part Time Contracts (various hours & terms)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SNOWTOWN HOSPITAL
REGISTERED AND ENROLLED 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 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.

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Yorke and Northern Local Health Network – We care for you

YNLHN Nursing and Midwifery currently have multiple (temporary and permanent) Registered Nurse (RN) opportunities available for existing staff and new employees across YNLHN.

About Snowtown Hospital

Snowtown is a prosperous settlement 148 km north of Adelaide via the famous Highway 1. The town of Snowtown is a peaceful place with friendly faces and a thriving agricultural community located in the mid-north of South Australia, 150 kms from Adelaide. Snowtown is located on the main road and rail routes between Adelaide and Perth and is surrounded by the picturesque Barunga and Hummocks Ranges.

A warm friendly town it offers wonderful community facilities such as sporting and recreation grounds, community swimming pool along with a school and childcare facilities. The town is close to the world-famous Clare Valley wine region and within easy reach of the Township of Clare and the beautiful beaches of the Copper Coast.

Snowtown Hospital has 3 acute beds and 5 MPS aged care beds in the Hospital Building and 19 aged care beds in the recently refurbished Lumeah Home. All rooms in both buildings are single with ensuites. Services offered include 24-hour accident and emergency, acute inpatient services, Palliative care, and residential aged care. The hospital also supports visiting GP, and Allied Health services.

Role Overview

Snowtown is highly regarded for having a having warm, supportive culture and for providing exceptional health care to the community and visitors. You will be welcomed by the friendly team who will work with you to plan and deliver direct care to the acute patients, residents, and emergency presentations.

Nursing at Snowtown will provide you with a great opportunity to work across all areas of the service in a supported and flexible environment. Snowtown offers a great opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge and to pursue areas of interest.

Snowtown Hospital currently has the below vacancies:

Registered Nurse: Permanent P/T, 3.02 FTE (various positions) Commencing ASAP
Enrolled Nurse: Permanent P/T, 1.54 FTE (32 hours) Commencing ASAP

Please apply online providing a cover letter and resume including referees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 886459.

Application Closing Date

Applications close Sunday 12th January 2025 at 11.55PM Central Australia Daylight Time.

Enquiries

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

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.

Attachments

886459 Snowtown Registered Nurse Role Description.pdf

886459 Snowtown Enrolled Nurse Cert Dip Role Description.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

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.

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