Remote Area Nurse - South Australia

Remote Area Nurse | APY Lands, South Australia

About the Role

Ready for a nursing experience unlike any other?

Medacs Healthcare is seeking experienced and passionate Remote Area Nurses for rewarding contract opportunities across the APY Lands, one of Australia's most unique and culturally significant remote regions.

Working at the forefront of remote healthcare, you'll deliver comprehensive primary healthcare services, manage emergency presentations, support chronic disease programs, and contribute to community-led health initiatives. These roles offer the opportunity to practise with a high degree of clinical autonomy while building meaningful relationships within Aboriginal communities and making a lasting impact on health outcomes.

Beyond the clinical experience, the APY Lands provide a rare opportunity for cultural immersion, professional growth, and connection with communities that offer a truly unique perspective on life in remote Australia.

Short-Term Contracts, Lasting Impact

Join dedicated healthcare teams in the APY Lands on 6-12 week locum contracts and experience the challenge, reward, and adventure that remote nursing is known for.

📅 Flexible commencement dates | Repeat and ongoing opportunities available

Why Choose Medacs Healthcare?

✅ Competitive Agency Rates + Salary Packaging Options 💼

✅ Travel & Accommodation Provided* ✈️

✅ Ongoing Support from a Dedicated Recruitment Consultant Who Understands the Remote Healthcare Space 🤝

✅ Flexible Contract Opportunities Across Australia

✅ Develop Advanced Remote and Primary Healthcare Skills

✅ Immerse Yourself in Rich First Nations Cultures and Remote Communities 🌿

✅ Work with Autonomy While Making a Genuine Difference

About You

Essential Requirements

• Current AHPRA Registration
• Minimum 5 years' Registered Nurse experience in Australia
• Strong emergency care experience and confidence participating in on-call rosters
• Current Manual Driver's Licence 🚙
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Immunisation Provider Qualification 💉
• Highly Desirable
• Advanced Life Support (ALS)
• Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Remote Emergency Care (REC) or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Maternity Emergency Care (MEC)
• Pharmacotherapeutics
• Postgraduate Qualifications
• Experience in Australian primary healthcare, remote clinics, Aboriginal health services, or rural emergency settings
• About Medacs Healthcare

Medacs Healthcare is a leading provider of remote and regional healthcare staffing across Australia. We partner with health services nationwide to connect experienced clinicians with rewarding opportunities that support better health outcomes in rural and remote communities.

Referral Bonus

Know someone suited to remote nursing?

🤝 Refer a colleague and earn up to $1,000 through our referral program (T&Cs apply).

How to Apply

To apply, click Apply Now or contact Emily Prescott for a confidential discussion:

📱 +61 413 282 417

📧 emily.prescott@medacs.com

Terms & Conditions apply. 🌄🩺