Registered Nurse - High Dependency Unit

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla
• RN/M1 | Full/Part Time | Ongoing
• Multiple Positions Available
• Base Salary Range: $77,824 - $106,187 p.a

Join our High Dependency Unit and provide specialised care to patients with complex and acute healthcare needs!

Discover the Flinders and Upper North - Where Lifestyle Meets Opportunity

Imagine living where your commute is short, your weekends are long, and your backyard is filled with breathtaking landscapes. The Flinders and Upper North region offers a lifestyle that blends career growth with endless adventure.

Here, you’ll have more time for what matters most - whether that’s exploring the rugged beauty of the Flinders Ranges, enjoying time on the water, connecting with friends, or simply embracing the serenity of regional living. With access to quality public and private schools, plus tertiary education options, this is an ideal place to raise a family and build a future.

Your Career. Your Impact

When you join us, you’re not just taking a job - you’re becoming part of a supportive, welcoming team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. You’ll work across discipline-specific and multi-disciplinary teams, gaining experience in diverse settings that challenge and inspire you. We invest in your future through continuing education and professional development opportunities, so you can grow your skills and advance your career - all while making a real difference in the lives of people in our region.

Make the move. Discover a region where life is simpler, opportunities are greater, and community matters. Come and Discover FUNLHN! - Living and Working in Whyalla

To learn more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, including its services and facilities, visit: Working at the FUNLHN

Our Benefits:

• Financial Incentive: You may be eligible for Regional and Locality allowance (where applicable) and salary packaging to increase your take‑home pay.
• Grow Your Career: Access professional development and upskilling opportunities to achieve your career goals.
• Work-life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle and personal commitments.
• Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Enjoy Fitness Passport discounts for you and your family, annual flu vaccinations, and access to confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation Support: Up to $13,000 reimbursement may be available for those relocating. Learn more a SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Accommodation Assistance: Support may be available to make relocating easier (conditions apply).

About the Role:

You will provide high-quality, person-centred care to patients requiring close monitoring and specialised nursing support. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will assess patient needs, coordinate care, and contribute to safe and effective service delivery. You will also support quality improvement activities, provide health education to patients and carers, and contribute to the development of students, graduates and less experienced staff while continuing to build your own clinical expertise.

943173 RN/M1 Role Description

About You: 

• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with a current practising certificate.
• Ability to deliver safe, person-centred nursing care and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and workload management skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrated competence in nursing practice and supporting positive patient outcomes.

Want To Know More? Contact:

Megan Rosa - Acting Nurse Management Facilitator, 8648 8402, Megan.Rosa@sa.gov.au

Applicant Information:

• Please refer to the role description for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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.

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

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Application Closing Date: Thursday 1st July 2027 - 11:55PM