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Rural Generalist - Primary Healthcare Registered Nurse

Job Details

Published
Location
Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory
Role Type
Locum
Salary
AU$75 - AU$95 per hour
Rural and Remote
Job Ref: VAC - 95467_1788325152

Rural Generalist - Northern Territory

About the Role

Are you an experienced Rural Generalist looking for your next remote adventure? Medacs Healthcare is seeking passionate nurses for contract opportunities across regional and remote Northern Territory Aboriginal Medical Services.

Working within some of Australia's most culturally significant and diverse Aboriginal communities, you'll deliver high-quality community health and primary care services while making a genuine difference where it's needed most.

We offer flexible (6-12 week) contract opportunities with a variety of start dates and contract lengths available throughout the year.

Christmas Contracts Available Now

Looking ahead to the festive season? Christmas and New Year contracts are already available and filling quickly, making now the perfect time to secure your next adventure and maximise your earnings over the holiday period.

Benefits - Why Choose Medacs Healthcare?

  • Competitive Pay: Attractive agency rates $ plus salary packaging options to maximise your earnings.
  • Sign-On Bonus: Eligible remote nurses new to Medacs Healthcare can receive up to a $1,000 sign-on bonus.*
  • Flexible Contracts: Multiple start dates and contract lengths available across the Northern Territory, with interstate opportunities also available.
  • Travel Made Easy: We arrange and cover travel and accommodation so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.*
  • Unforgettable Experiences: Experience the beauty of the Northern Territory while working within culturally rich and diverse remote communities.
  • Grow Your Skills: Build valuable experience in remote primary healthcare, community health, and emergency response settings.

About You

  • Current AHPRA registration
  • Experience in community health and remote primary healthcare
  • Skills in acute care and/or emergency response, including previous first on-call experience
  • Immunisation Program Nurse certification (updated within the last 12 months)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) annual update

Highly Desirable

  • Advanced Life Support (ALS)
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Primary Health
  • Manual driver's licence
  • Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) certificate

New to Remote Nursing?

If you're an experienced Primary Health Care or Community Health Nurse looking to transition into remote healthcare but don't yet meet every requirement listed above, we'd still love to hear from you. We regularly support nurses looking to build their remote nursing experience and can discuss current opportunities, eligibility pathways, and ways to grow your career in this rewarding field.

About Us

Medacs Healthcare is a trusted healthcare recruitment agency connecting passionate nurses with rewarding contract opportunities across Australia. Every year, hundreds of nurses choose Medacs to explore new locations, expand their skills, and advance their careers.

How to Apply or Ask Questions

Click "APPLY NOW" to submit your CV, or contact Delta Stinton on 0423 362 433 for a confidential chat about current opportunities, Christmas contracts, and pathways into remote nursing.

Terms and conditions apply. Sign-on bonus and referral incentives subject to eligibility criteria.

Apply now