Registered Nurse - Cowell Casual Pool

Eyre and Far North Local Health Network; Cowell; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Employee assistance program

Flexible working hours

Salary packaging benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Eyre and Far North Local Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse/Midwife for Cowell on a casual pool. You'll deliver patient-centered nursing and midwifery, collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and support education for junior staff across a rural hospital setting.

Casual pool roles offer flexible scheduling with a focus on high-quality care, safety, and continuous professional development in a community-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Current practising certificate
• Strong communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and respond effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to person-centred care and continuous professional development

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective nursing and/or midwifery care
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
• Support patients, families and carers through education and advocacy
• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals and services
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Provide support and guidance to students, Enrolled Nurses and less experienced staff
• Contribute to a positive and respectful workplace culture

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Prioritisation

Job description

Registered Nurse - Cowell Casual Pool

Apply now Job no: ******
Work type: Casual
Location: Eyre and Western
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Cowell
• RN/M1 | Casual (up to 30 June 2027), working over a 7 day roster
• Salary: $39.25 - $53.56 per hour + 25% casual loading + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits

Join Our Rural Health Team

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network is seeking passionate and dedicated Registered Nurses / Midwives to join our team at Cowell Hospital on a casual basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive rural healthcare environment where you can make a genuine difference to the local community while broadening your clinical experience across a diverse range of services.

As a Registered Nurse/Midwife Level 1, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support positive patient outcomes.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Deliver safe and effective nursing and/or midwifery care
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care
• Support patients, families and carers through education and advocacy
• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals and services
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Provide support and guidance to students, Enrolled Nurses and less experienced staff
• Contribute to a positive and respectful workplace culture

About You

You are a motivated clinician who thrives in a team environment and is committed to delivering compassionate care.

Essential Requirements

• Registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Current practising certificate
• Strong communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and respond effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to person-centred care and continuous professional development

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to contribute to rural healthcare and work within a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.

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.

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
• 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.
• 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: ******

Enquiries

Deb Clements
Position: EO / DON Cowell & Cleve Campus
Phone: (************ or (************
E-mail: ************************

Application Closing Date

30 June 2027 - 11:55PM

Eligibility

Open to Everyone