Peterborough hospital offers nursing job with incredible range of perks

Thinking about a new nursing job? What about a 14-day “weekend,” free accommodation and more perks?

SA Health calls it “the best nursing job in South Australia” and the successful applicant will enjoy perks ranging from a 14-day “weekend” to free accommodation.

SA Health will even help with relocation costs if the suitor is from interstate or overseas.

The call-out is for a registered nurse looking for a tree-change to Peterborough, about 250km north of Adelaide. Salary range is $70,000 to $96, 000.

A registered nurse looking for a tree-change to Peterborough, about 250km north of Adelaide, would also be eligible for a generous 99c per kilometre reimbursement for travel.

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network is now recruiting a ‘drive-in, drive-out’ nurse position, based at the Peterborough Soldiers Memorial Hospital and Health Service.

The flexible position will be offered on a two-week on, two-week off roster — and the two-week on roster includes a two-day break.

Peterborough’s main street. Picture: Tricia Watkinson

The free accommodation is in the on-site nurses’ quarters.

The hospital work is varied, with a 24-hour accident and emergency unit, acute services, aged care and medical imaging.

Peterborough Hospital executive director and Director of Nursing, Mara Richards said Peterborough was a friendly and peaceful farming community with beautiful nature reserves, a proud heritage of rail history and grand architecture.

“This job is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for a stable work roster with plenty of time away from work to focus on other things they love,” Ms Richards said.

“Peterborough Soldiers Memorial Hospital and Health Service has a fantastic team and we’d love to welcome someone who is community-minded and has a sense of fun to the fold.

“If you’re a registered nurse looking for something new which also gives you space to study, travel or pursue your passions, apply now or get in touch to find out more.”

See iworkfor.sa.gov.au to apply.