Registered Nurse - Community Care Nursing

Palliative Care SA; Flinders Council, Sydney; Remote; AUD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Grow Your Career

Work-life Balance

Prioritise Your Wellbeing

Job summary

Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse for Community Care in the Far North region. You will deliver person-centred nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team and support consumers to live well in their own communities.

This casual role offers flexible hours, clinical development and opportunities to work across diverse settings within the FUNLHN. Commitment to inclusion and wellbeing is emphasised.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated competence in Community Nursing practice according to standards.
• Effective communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Flexible, innovative and committed to consumer, client and family-centred care.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, professional standards and QA systems.
• Appointment subject to Criminal History Check and immunisation compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, person-centred nursing care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Assess and respond to consumer needs; contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Nurse registration (AUS)

Job description

Registered Nurse - Community Care Nursing

Job no: 951414
Work type: Casual
Location: Far North
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Nursing/Midwifery

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla
• RN/M1 | Casual
• Salary: $39.26 - $53.57 per hour | 25% Casual Loading | Casual Contract (up to 3 November 2027)

Join us as a Registered Nurse – Community Care Nurse and make a difference by supporting consumers to live well in their own communities!

Discover the Flin ders and Upper North - Where Lifestyle Meet s 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 - whe ther 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.

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

• 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.

About the Role:

You will provide safe, person-centred nursing care while working as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will apply your clinical knowledge to assess and respond to consumer needs, contribute to quality improvement and continue developing your skills through professional development and experience.

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing Board of Australia, with a current or eligible practising certificate.
• Demonstrated competence in Community Nursing practice in accordance with relevant standards.
• Effective communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills, with the ability to prioritise workload.
• Flexible, innovative and committed to consumer, client and family-centred care.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, professional standards, codes and quality improvement systems.
• 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 for further information.

Advertised: 03 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 03 Nov 2027 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time

• Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care 1