Enrolled Nurse - Maternity leave contract

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Cummins Hospital
• Salary:  ENC/END $66,552 - $77,824 p.a. (pro rata) + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary Part Time working 40 hours per fortnight, over a 7 day roster (up to 20 June 2027)

Make an Impact as an Enrolled Nurse!

Join the committed and caring team at Cummins Hospital, part of the Eyre and Far North Local Health Network. We’re seeking a compassionate and adaptable Enrolled Nurse to support the provision of high-quality, person-centred care in a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Located on the Eyre Peninsula, Cummins offers a peaceful country lifestyle and a close-knit health care team committed to the well-being of local residents.

About the Role

As an Enrolled Nurse, you will provide direct nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, contributing to the health and well-being of patients and supporting quality care delivery in acute, aged care, and community settings.

You will:

• Deliver evidence-based, person-centred nursing care within your scope of practice.
• Monitor patients, report clinical changes, and assist with assessments and procedures.
• Contribute to care planning, documentation, and evaluation.
• Support health promotion, patient education, and quality improvement activities.
• Collaborate with team members and maintain professional and ethical standards.

About You

You are a team player who is motivated by the opportunity to provide meaningful care in a rural setting.

Essential Requirements:

• Enrolled or eligible for enrolment with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, with a current practising certificate.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Understanding of nursing standards, codes of conduct, and professional boundaries.
• Experience in nursing care delivery across a range of clinical situations.

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: support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation support: 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.
• Employee recognition: 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 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 (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: 947953

Enquiries

Rebecca Varney
Position: Administrative Services Officer
Phone: 86760222
E-mail: rebecca.varney@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 1 September 2026 - 11:55PM

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

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

 947953 - ENDP - Enrolled Nurse - Cummins - Role Description.pdf

 JCS+EN+final.pdf