Description:
SA HealthJob reference: 910329
Location: 5600 - WHYALLA
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla
- RN/M2A | Full Time | Ongoing
- Base Salary Range: $103,353 - $110,497 p.a
- In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading, Zone Allowance and once off Incidental Payment (conditions apply), Professional Development Allowance, and Salary Sacrificing Benefits ( salary packaging ).
Bring your compassion and clinical expertise to our team and make a real difference in the health and wellbeing of people in our community!
About Us:
The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.
You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You’ll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.
Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN
FUNLHN Information Page.pdf
Service:
Allied and Community Health Service
Our Allied and Community Health Teams are multi-disciplinary teams who work together towards the common goal of improving health outcomes of our community members. Services are based in Port Augusta and Whyalla, with regular outreach clinics held in Roxby Downs, Quorn, Hawker, Maree and Leigh Creek. We offer a wide range of centre-based, in-home and community-based services to people of all ages and tailor our services to best meet our client needs. To find out more about the Services at Country Health Connect - Flinders and Upper North Community Health Service | SA Health
About Whyalla.pdf
Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:
- Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2026. Further details regarding this can be found here
- Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply
About the Role:
Take the next step in your nursing career as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Diabetes Education and make a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of people living with diabetes in our region. In this pivotal role, you’ll provide high-quality nursing care across a range of health settings, supporting clients through education, management, and continuity of care.
You will work closely with the Nurse Unit Manager to support nursing leadership within the service, guiding less experienced staff and contributing to best practice through the implementation of care improvements. This role also involves promoting consistency and coordination across diabetes services, helping to deliver safe, person-centred care to patients throughout the Flinders and Upper North region.
Looking for a change in scenery? – Nursing
About You:
- Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate.
- Registered Nurse/Midwife with at least 3 years post registration experience or currently classified as a Clinical Nurse/Midwife.
- Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing practice in accordance with the appropriate standards of practice.
- Experience in the supervision of student nurses, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses.
Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
Applicant Information:
- 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.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref : 910329
Want To Know More? Contact:
Shalon Chamberlain - Team Leader, 8668 7804, shalon.chamberlain@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: Friday 1st August 2025 - 11.55PM
Attachments:
910329 RN/M2A Role Description.pdf
JCS+RegisteredNurse+Community+final.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.