mr is currently seeking an experienced Rural Generalist Registered Nurse to join a rural health service in Angaston, South Australia, located in the heart of the Barossa Valley and approximately 77km from Adelaide.

This opportunity would suit a nurse who enjoys working across a broad clinical scope and is confident moving between Emergency Department and acute inpatient environments.

About the Role

Working within a rural acute facility, you will provide high-quality nursing care across both Emergency and acute ward settings.

The role offers the opportunity to work within a broad generalist scope, requiring strong clinical assessment, sound decision-making and the ability to work autonomously while collaborating closely with the wider multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Providing comprehensive nursing care across Emergency and acute inpatient settings
• Assessing and managing patients presenting to the Emergency Department
• Performing triage, clinical assessment and ongoing patient monitoring
• Recognising and escalating deteriorating patients appropriately
• Delivering medication administration and clinical interventions
• Supporting admissions, transfers and discharge planning
• Providing wound care and general acute nursing management
• Working collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and handover
• Supporting the wider service where required
• Working safely and effectively within a rural environment where autonomous practice and flexibility are important

About the Facility

The service is a 25-bed rural acute facility providing care to the local community across a range of clinical areas.

The Emergency Department operates 24/7, with nurses providing care across emergency presentations as well as supporting the acute inpatient ward.

The role provides a good opportunity for nurses who enjoy variety, broad clinical exposure and rural nursing practice.

What We’re Looking For

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

• Current AHPRA registration
• Minimum 3 years’ RN experience
• Recent Emergency and/or acute nursing experience
• Confident triage and resuscitation skills
• Current ALS accreditation
• Ability to work autonomously within a rural environment
• Strong communication and clinical assessment skills
• Flexibility to work across ED and acute areas as required
• Previous rural or regional nursing experience is highly regarded
  

  Why Angaston?

  Angaston provides the opportunity to combine rural nursing experience with the lifestyle of the Barossa Valley. The region is well known for its wineries, food, local produce and relaxed regional lifestyle, while Adelaide remains within driving distance.

  This role could be particularly appealing to nurses looking to experience regional South Australia while developing their generalist and emergency skillset.

  More Opportunities Through cmr

  Angaston is the current vacancy, however this is not the only opportunity available.

  cmr regularly recruits for Rural Generalist, Acute and Emergency nursing contracts across South Australia and nationally, with opportunities ranging from regional centres through to more remote locations.

  For nurses looking to build a longer-term travel nursing career, we can work with you to identify future contracts based on your specialty, availability and preferred locations.

  Ready for your next rural contract? Apply now or contact cmr to discuss this opportunity and other available travel nursing roles.