Tullawon Health Service is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Remote Area Nurse (RAN) to join our team in the remote Aboriginal community of Yalata, South Australia.

This is an exciting opportunity to practise at the full scope of your nursing skills while delivering high-quality, culturally safe healthcare to a vibrant and resilient community. If you are passionate about improving health outcomes, thrive in diverse clinical environments, and enjoy the rewards of remote nursing, we would love to hear from you.

Salary & Benefits

Total Potential Earnings: $152,000 – $160,000 per annum*

(*inclusive of salary, allowances and Remote Travel Allowance)

In addition, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits:

• Competitive salary package of $145,000 – $152,500 including applicable allowances.
• Additional Work/On-Call Allowance of approximately $30,000 per annum for participation in after-hours on-call and call-out duties.
• Remote Travel Allowance of $7,500 per annum paid fortnightly.
• Salary Packaging options of up to approximately $16,000 per year, helping you maximise your take-home pay.
• Fully furnished staff accommodation provided, with heavily subsidised utilities (nominal contribution of $30 per bedroom per fortnight).
• Unique work-life balance roster with a 6-week continuous service cycle followed by 2 weeks paid program leave (in addition to other leave entitlements).
• 4 weeks annual leave plus annual leave loading.
• 8 weeks paid parental leave (available after 12 months of service).
• Flexible 1 or 2-year fixed-term contracts with extension opportunities.
• Relocation assistance of up to $1,500.
• Standard employer superannuation contributions.
• Additional 1% employer superannuation contribution for non-smokers (conditions apply).

About the Role

As a Remote Area Nurse, you will provide frontline healthcare services to residents of Yalata and surrounding areas where access to healthcare is limited. Working within a small multidisciplinary team, you will deliver a broad range of primary healthcare services, emergency care, health promotion activities, and chronic disease management.

This position requires a nurse who is confident working autonomously, adaptable in a remote setting, and committed to delivering culturally responsive healthcare to Aboriginal communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive primary healthcare services, including:

• Health assessments
• Immunisations and vaccinations
• Wound management
• Chronic disease care

• Health screenings
• Respond to medical emergencies, trauma cases, and critical incidents.
• Promote healthy lifestyles through community education and health promotion programs.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, patients, families, and community stakeholders.
• Administer medications and maintain pharmaceutical management systems.
• Undertake cold chain management procedures for vaccines and temperature-sensitive medications.
• Support infection prevention and control practices.
• Coordinate and facilitate medical evacuations when required.
• Participate in an after-hours on-call roster to ensure ongoing healthcare coverage.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants must:

• Hold current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Hold a Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Science (Nursing), or Bachelor of Nursing Science.
• Hold a current Remote Emergency Care (REC) qualification (or equivalent).
• Hold a current Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
• Possess a current Australian Driver’s Licence and be able to drive a manual vehicle.
• Hold or obtain a Working with Children Check.
• Successfully complete a National Police Clearance.
• Be willing to relocate and reside in Yalata, South Australia.
• Be available to participate in an after-hours on-call roster.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience in remote, rural, emergency, primary healthcare, or Aboriginal health settings.
• Experience with cannulation and suturing.

• Knowledge of Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) requirements, including Schedule 4 and Schedule 8 medications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong clinical assessment and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to providing culturally safe and respectful healthcare.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
• Positive attitude, resilience, and a strong team focus.

Why Join Tullawon?

At Tullawon Health Service, our people are passionate about improving health outcomes for Aboriginal communities. We value cultural respect, teamwork, professional growth, and community connection.

This is more than a nursing role; it is an opportunity to become part of a community while making a lasting impact on people’s lives.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A current resume; and
• A cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications from couples seeking employment opportunities together are also welcomed

For further information about this position, please contact Jaime Codner on  (08) 8625 6255.