Back to job search

Remote Area Nurse (RAN)

Job Details

Published
Location
Tennant Creek, Northern Territory
Role Type
Locum
Salary
AU$90 - AU$120 per hour + plus Superannuation
Rural and Remote
Job Ref: VAC20265_1788488459

🌄 Remote Area Nurse (RAN), Remote Area Nurse/Midwife (RANM) & Health Centre Manager Opportunities

Medacs Healthcare is seeking experienced Remote Area Nurses (N4), Remote Area Nurse/Midwives (RANM) and Health Centre Managers (N5) for a range of rewarding contract opportunities across the Barkly Region of the Northern Territory.

🩺 Available Opportunities

N5 Health Centre Manager

📅 Commencing 27 November 2026
⏳ 8-Week Contract

N4 Remote Area Nurse / Remote Area Nurse-Midwife

📅 12 October 2026 - 30 October 2026

📅 Commencing 20 November 2026
⏳ 8-Week Contract

📅 Commencing 27 November 2026
⏳ 8-Week Contract (Multiple Positions)

📅 Commencing 4 December 2026
⏳ 8-Week Contract

📅 5 October 2026 - 30 November 2026

📅 Commencing 30 November 2026
⏳ 8-Week Contract

📅 Commencing 4 December 2026
⏳ 8-Week Contract

📅 18 December 2026 - 10 February 2027

✅ About the Role

As a Remote Area Nurse or Remote Area Nurse/Midwife, you'll deliver comprehensive primary health care services in remote communities, including:

  • Acute and emergency presentations
  • Chronic disease management
  • Child and family health
  • Sexual and reproductive health services
  • Antenatal and postnatal care
  • Immunisation programs
  • Health assessments and care planning
  • Preventive health initiatives
  • Community engagement and health promotion

For N5 Health Centre Managers

In addition to clinical duties, Health Centre Managers provide:

  • Clinical leadership and governance
  • Staff supervision and mentoring
  • Management of day-to-day clinic operations
  • Workforce coordination and planning
  • Quality improvement and service delivery oversight
  • Support to multidisciplinary healthcare teams

✅ Essential Requirements

  • Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Midwife
  • Previous Remote Area Nursing experience
  • REC, MEC and 4WD course
  • Strong primary health care skills
  • Australian Federal Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
  • Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
  • Full Australian working rights

🎁 What's on Offer?

✨ Competitive agency rates
✨ Travel and accommodation provided*
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus available*
✨ N4, RANM and N5 Health Centre Manager opportunities
✨ Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
✨ Ongoing remote opportunities across Australia

*Terms and conditions apply.


📞 Interested?

Contact Kelly Burton for a confidential discussion about these opportunities.

📱 0455 562 100
📧 kelly.burton@medacs.com

Medacs Healthcare
Connecting experienced remote health professionals with rewarding opportunities across Australia.


Apply now