Child Health Registered Nurse Northern Territory

👶 Child & Family Health Nurse | Northern Territory

Medacs Healthcare is recruiting experienced Child & Family Health Nurses for contract opportunities across the Northern Territory, supporting children, parents and families in some of Australia's most remote and culturally rich communities.

From tropical Top End communities and remote island clinics to desert-based health services throughout Central Australia, you'll have the opportunity to deliver essential child health services while experiencing a side of nursing that's both professionally rewarding and personally unforgettable.

Flexible 6-12 week contracts are available, with start dates throughout the year.

🌟 Your Skills Can Change a Community

Child and family health services are at the heart of healthy communities.

In these roles, you'll work closely with families to support child development, growth monitoring, immunisations, health education and early intervention programs, making a genuine and lasting impact on the lives of children and caregivers.

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Want to do something different this festive season?

Our Christmas and New Year contracts are now open, offering the opportunity to spend summer surrounded by tropical landscapes, remote communities and incredible experiences while earning competitive agency rates.

Why Nurses Choose Medacs

• Competitive agency rates plus salary packaging options
• Up to $1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible nurses new to Medacs*
• Travel and accommodation fully arranged and covered
• Flexible 6-12 week contracts
• Opportunities throughout the Northern Territory and Australia-wide
• Experience remote, rural and Aboriginal community healthcare
• Develop specialised skills in child and family health
• Work within supportive multidisciplinary teams

What You'll Bring

To be successful, you'll have:

• Current AHPRA registration
• Child and Family Health qualification
• Current Immunisation Program Nurse certification (within the last 12 months)
• Experience in child, family or primary healthcare settings
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Highly Regarded

• Experience working within Aboriginal Community Health
• Previous rural or remote healthcare experience
• Current manual driver's licence
• 4WD certification
• Strong cultural awareness and community engagement skills

Curious About Remote Child Health Nursing?

You don't need years of remote experience to start the conversation.

If you're an experienced Child & Family Health Nurse interested in transitioning into remote practice, we can discuss suitable opportunities, required certifications and pathways into one of Australia's most rewarding nursing specialties.

Sometimes the best career move is the one that takes you somewhere completely different.

About Medacs Healthcare

Medacs Healthcare partners with nurses across Australia, connecting healthcare professionals with contract opportunities that combine career growth, meaningful work and unique travel experiences.

Whether you're seeking your first remote contract or your next adventure, our team is here to support you every step of the way.

📞 Ready to Learn More?

Send your CV to emily.prescott@medacs.com or call Emily Prescott on 0413 282 417 for a confidential discussion about current Child & Family Health opportunities across the Northern Territory.

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