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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Balaklava Hospital
• ENC/END| Temporary Part Time | Various Contracts
• Salary: ENC/END $63,992 - $74,831 p.a. (pro rata) 
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

YORKE AND NORTHERN LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR BALAKLAVA HOSPITAL - ENROLLED NURSES

The gorgeous Yorke and Northern region encompass 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 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. 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.

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Balaklava Soldiers Memorial Hospital

Discover Balaklava — where country living meets rewarding healthcare careers.

Balaklava is a welcoming country town located just one hour from Adelaide, renowned for its strong farming and agricultural roots and its close-knit, supportive community. Surrounded by open farmland and offering a relaxed pace of life, Balaklava provides a range of local amenities that support a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle, including essential healthcare services delivered through the local hospital and nursing home.

Balaklava Soldiers Memorial District Hospital and Ira Parker Nursing Home are proud to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to the community. The service includes a 15-bed acute ward with a 24-hour emergency department, alongside a 20-bed residential aged care facility, providing a comprehensive range of healthcare services, including:

• Acute and step-down care
• Restorative programs
• Palliative care
• 24-hour emergency services
• Residential aged care

We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Enrolled Nurses to join our supportive team. A variety of roles are available across temporary contracts. These positions offer a valuable opportunity to work across multiple service areas within a collaborative, community-focused environment committed to excellence in care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing comprehensive nursing care across acute and aged care settings
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans
• Maintaining a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for consumers
• Participating in ongoing training and professional development opportunities                                

Please apply online and complete the required documentation. Job ref: 928609

Enquiries

Vanessa Watson
Position: CenSTaR Administration Officer
Phone: 0468 810 489
E-mail: vanessa.watson@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Tuesday 10 February 2026 at 11.55PM Central Australian Standard Time.

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 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.

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

Attachments

 928609 - BALAKLAVA_Enrolled Nurse Cert Dip Role Description.pdf

 JCS+EN+final.pdf

 Balaklava Fact Sheet (5).pdf

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