Executive Officer/Director of Nursing - Coober Pedy Job no: 904495Work type: Full timeLocation: Eyre and Western, Far NorthCategories: Executive, Nursing/Midwifery FIFO OpportunityEyre and Far North Local Health Network, Coober PedySalary:RN/M6.2 $152,456 p.a. + Superannuation, Salary Sacrifice Benefits, Accommodation and AllowancesPermanent Full time positionEligibility Open to Everyone FIFO + accommodation provided + 20% Attraction & Retention Allowance (for set period) on base salary (up to $25k) Overview You will provide strategic and operational leadership, governance and direction for the nursing services across the Health Services in Coober Pedy and Oodnadatta. The focus of the role will be the development and implementation of frameworks and systems within which nursing/midwifery employees practice, and on monitoring and evaluating clinical practice and service delivery standards. As an expert manager practising at an advanced level, you will have an extended scope of practice with a high degree of autonomous decision making. You will accept accountability for the governance and practice standards of nurses/midwives, the development and effectiveness of systems to support, evaluate and consistently improve nursing/midwifery practice and healthy work environments, and the cost effective provision of health services within your span of control.You will be registered or eligible for registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds, or who is eligible to hold, a current practicing certificate, and have at least five years post registration experience as a Nurse/Midwife. Coober Pedy is located in remote South Australia and has responsibility for Oodnadatta, close to the North Territory border. Coober Pedy has a busy ED department, as well as providing Residential Aged Care. It is a rewarding role for someone who is seeking the challenge of leading a significant community service in a remote region and experiencing a unique lifestyle. What We OfferFIFO work model - 3 weeks on-site, 1 week working remotelyAccommodation provided during on-site periods20% Attraction & Retention Allowance on base salary (capped at $25,000)Additional allowances in line with EBA conditionsOpportunities to make a real impact in rural and remote health service quality 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. Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network. Why Join UsMake 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.Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a shortvideo about what salary packaging is.Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available fromSA Health Careers - Relocation support .Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised. 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)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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref:904495 EnquiriesKatie Kerr Position:EA to Executive Director of Nursing and MidwiferyPhone:E-mail: Application Closing Date 18 June 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM Refer to the SA Health Career Website -How to apply for further information. Attachments 904495 - RN6A - Executive Officer and Director of Nursing and Midwifery - Coober Pedy - Role Description.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines Advertised: 04 Jun 2025 Cen. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 18 Jun 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time Back Apply now Refer a friendWhatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App We will email you new jobs that match this search. Great, we can send you jobs like this, if this is your first time signing up, please check your inbox to confirm your subscription. The email address was invalid, please check for errors. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, governance and direction for nursing services across Coober Pedy and Oodnadatta. This is the recruitment campaign for SA Health's 2026 Transition to Professional Practice Program for Midwives.Please have applications close at 5pm on 20 June 2025 This is the recruitment campaign for SA Health's 2026 Transition to Professional Practice Program for Registered Nurses.Please have applications close at 5pm on 20 June 2025 The SA Health Recruitment Drive for Health Professionals has been established to ensure that critical vacancies can be filled by suitably trained, interstate and overseas health professionals.We are seeking expressions of interest from health professionals to fill vacancies across our LHNs and Statewide Clinical Support Services.Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.We are currently seeking applications from Medical Practitioners, Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals. 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