Job no: 926613
Work type: Part time
Location: Yorke and Mid North
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Support Services
* Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Clare Hospital - Kara House Nursing Home
* WHD4 |Permanent Part Time (various positions)
* Salary $1, $1,140.30 per week (pro rata)
* Eligibility Open to Everyone
Please note: Classification and remuneration may be adjusted in line with the new Weekly Paid Enterprise Agreement once implementation arrangements are finalised.
YORKE AND NORTHERN LOCAL HEALTH NETWORK
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL CARE WORKERS - KARA HOUSE
The gorgeous Yorke and Northern region encompassing 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 (SA) 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 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. Whether you want to specialise in a particular area like Renal, Emergency, Perioperative, Mental Health or Community Health, we have diverse job prospects and opportunities to fast track your skills and career. 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 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.
YNLHN Nursing and Midwifery currently have multiple (temporary and permanent) Registered Nurse (RN) & Enrolled Nurse (ENC/END) opportunities available for existing staff and new employees across YNLHN.
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Your Role
Working collaboratively with our nursing teams, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to individual needs. This is your opportunity to make a real difference while enjoying a supportive environment that promotes professional growth and development.
Clare Hospital - Kara House Nursing Home
Located just 150 kilometres from Adelaide in the beautiful Mid North, the Clare and Gilbert Valley region is a wonderful place to live and work. This area offers:
Natural beauty and a relaxed lifestyle
Affordability and strong community spirit
Culture and employment opportunities
With over 40 cellar doors, amazing restaurants, and great cafés, there's no shortage of places to eat, drink, and enjoy life. Whether you're passionate about food and wine, outdoor adventures, or community living, Clare provides the perfect balance of work and leisure.
Kara House is a 25 bed Residential Aged Care Facility
Kara House is seeking:
* Personal Care Worker: Permanent P/T, 1.0 FTE (various positions)
Please apply online providing a cover letter and resume including referees. Job ref: 926613
Enquiries
Vanessa Watson
CenSTaR Administration
Phone:
E-mail:
Application Closing Date
Tuesday, 27th January 2026, at 11:55 PM 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
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Advertised: 16 Jan 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 27 Jan :55 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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