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Remote Area Nurse (RAN)

Job Details

Published
Location
Darwin, Northern Territory
Role Type
Locum
Salary
AU$90 - AU$110 per hour
Rural and Remote
Job Ref: VAC - 45476_1770954562

Remote Area Nurse - Top End, Northern Territory

About the Role

Medacs Healthcare is seeking skilled Remote Area Nurses (RANs) for contract opportunities across the Top End, including Arnhem Land, Kakadu region and coastal remote communities.
Work in some of the most culturally rich and naturally stunning regions of the Northern Territory while delivering high‑quality care to remote Aboriginal communities.

Benefits / Why Choose Medacs Healthcare?

  • Exclusive Sign-On Bonus! Up to $1000 available for your first contract.*
    * Generous Agency Rates: Excellent pay + salary packaging options to boost earnings.
    * Flexible Contract Options: Multiple start dates and lengths across Top End communities (interstate placements also available).
    * Hassle-Free Travel: All travel and accommodation arranged and covered by Medacs.*
    * Incredible Top End Lifestyle: Tropical coastlines, vibrant culture, wetlands, waterfalls, and unforgettable community experiences.

About You

  • Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration
  • Minimum 5 years' Registered Nurse (RN) experience in Australia, including emergency and on‑call experience
  • Manual driver's licence
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Immunisation provider (or working toward authorisation)

Current or in‑progress certifications in:

  • Remote Emergency Care (REC) or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • Maternity Emergency Care (MEC)
  • Pharmacotherapeutics
  • Postgraduate qualifications in remote or primary healthcare (a bonus!)

About Us

Medacs Healthcare proudly connects experienced nurses with contract opportunities across Australia. Every year, hundreds of nurses choose Medacs to travel, grow professionally, and support remote communities.

Extra Perks:
Refer a friend and receive $1000 through our referral program.*

How to Apply / Questions?

Click "APPLY NOW" to send your CV, or contact Delta Stinton on 0423 362 433 for a confidential discussion.

Terms and conditions apply.

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