Primary Health Care Nurse - Corrections, Northern Territory

About the Role

Are you an experienced Primary Health Care Nurse looking for a unique and rewarding challenge? Medacs Healthcare is seeking skilled and committed nurses to support Correctional Health Services across various locations in the Northern Territory.

This is an opportunity to broaden your clinical expertise while delivering essential healthcare services to diverse populations with complex health needs. No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for nurses who enjoy autonomy, variety, and meaningful work.

We offer 6-12 week locum contracts, with a variety of start dates 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 nurses new to Medacs Healthcare can receive up to a $1,000 sign-on bonus.*
• Flexible Contracts: Multiple locations and start dates available throughout the Northern Territory, with opportunities available across Australia.
• Travel Made Easy: We arrange and cover travel and accommodation so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.*
• Unique Clinical Experience: Develop skills in a specialised healthcare environment while working with diverse and complex patient presentations.
• Grow Your Skills: Expand your experience in primary health care, chronic disease management, mental health, and emergency response.

About You

• Current, unrestricted AHPRA registration
• Demonstrated experience in Primary Health Care
• Current BLS certification
• Immunisation Provider Certificate
• Previous experience in Correctional Health
• Strong assessment, communication, and clinical decision-making skills

Highly Desirable

• Experience working in rural, remote, or Aboriginal health settings
• Advanced clinical assessment skills
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team

New to Correctional Health?

If you're an experienced Primary Health Care Nurse who hasn't worked in correctional health before, we'd still love to hear from you. Many nurses find correctional healthcare to be a highly rewarding and professionally enriching area of practice. We can discuss current opportunities, role expectations, and how your existing skills may transfer into this unique clinical setting.

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 correctional health nursing opportunities.

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