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• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Port Augusta
• RN/M3 | Full Time | Temporary (up to 4 December 2028)
• Base Salary Range: $125,183 - $130,779 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).

Take the next step in your nephrology nursing career and develop your expertise in a supportive, specialist clinical environment!

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

Want to discover more watch: Come and Discover FUNLHN!

FUNLHN Information Page.pdf

About Port Augusta.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:

As a Nephrology Nurse Practitioner Candidate, you will provide expert clinical nursing care within the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network’s renal and dialysis services. Working under the supervision of an authorised Nurse Practitioner and/or medical staff, you will develop your capacity for extended practice through clinical exposure, post-graduate study, and mentoring. Your role may include providing clinical leadership to nurses and midwives, coordinating projects or programs to improve service delivery, and contributing specialist knowledge to enhance patient outcomes. You will be accountable for your nursing practice, professional advice, delegated tasks, and ensuring consistency with policy, all while progressing toward full Nurse Practitioner scope of practice in nephrology care.

Looking for a change in scenery? – Nursing

About You:

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse and Midwifery Board of Australia and hold, or be eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate; AND
• Hold a postgraduate qualification in a specialist nursing field relevant to their advanced nursing practice area AND
• Have completed, or be prepared to enrol in and complete, a Nursing and Midwifery Board approved Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner).
• Have a minimum of four years full-time equivalent experience as a Registered Nurse, including a minimum of two years full-time equivalent (FTE) experience as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department and a minimum of two years full-time equivalent (FTE) experience at an advanced nursing practice level in the Emergency Department, within the last six years.
• Demonstrated competence in the relevant area of nursing and or midwifery practice in accordance with the relevant standards.
• Experience in the supervision of students, enrolled nurses and less experienced registered nurses and or midwives.

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:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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: 919971

Want To Know More? Contact:

Angela McLachlan - Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery, 0434 670 707, Angela.McLachlan@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: Thursday 18th December 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments:

919971 RN/M3 Role Description.pdf

JCS+RegisteredNurse+final.pdf

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