Primary Health Care Nurse - Central Queensland

Primary Health Care Nurse | Central Queensland

Ready for outback landscapes, friendly communities & true rural nursing? Central Queensland Primary Health Care contracts, 6-12 weeks + up to a $1,000 sign-on bonus!

Medacs Healthcare is seeking experienced Primary Health Care Nurses for contract opportunities across regional and remote communities throughout Central Queensland.

Flexible contract opportunities are available year-round, with a range of start dates and contract lengths to suit your lifestyle.

🌄 Experience Queensland Beyond the Tourist Trail

Forget the crowded hotspots.

These contracts offer the opportunity to experience the real Queensland, where healthcare professionals become valued members of the community and no two days are ever the same.

You'll gain exposure to a broad scope of practice while supporting communities where your contribution truly matters.

🎄 Christmas & New Year Opportunities Available

Our festive season contracts are already open and filling quickly.

If you're looking to maximise your earnings while exploring a new part of Australia, now is the perfect time to lock in your next contract.

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 arranged and covered
• Flexible contract lengths and start dates
• Opportunities throughout Central Queensland and across Australia
• Work across community health and primary healthcare settings
• Expand your rural and remote nursing experience
• Dedicated support from an experienced healthcare recruitment team

What You'll Need

To be considered, you'll have:

• Current AHPRA registration
• Experience in Primary Health Care and/or Community Health
• Experience supporting rural, regional or remote communities
• Current Immunisation Program Nurse certification
• Annual Basic Life Support (BLS) update
• Strong assessment, communication and clinical decision-making skills

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced Life Support (ALS)
• Postgraduate qualifications in Primary Health Care
• Previous rural or remote healthcare experience
• Current manual driver's licence
• 4WD certificate
• Experience working autonomously within multidisciplinary teams

New to Rural & Remote Nursing?

You might be more qualified than you think.

If you have a strong background in primary healthcare, community nursing or chronic disease management but haven't yet worked in a remote setting, we'd still love to hear from you.

We can discuss current opportunities, recommended certifications and potential pathways into rural and remote healthcare.

About Medacs Healthcare

Medacs Healthcare partners with nurses across Australia, connecting healthcare professionals with contract opportunities that offer career growth, flexibility and the chance to explore incredible locations.

Whether you're seeking your first rural contract or your next adventure, we're here to help every step of the way.

📞 Ready for Your Next Opportunity?

Send your CV to emily.prescott@medacs.com or call Emily on 0413 282 417 for a confidential discussion about current Primary Health Care Nurse opportunities across Central Queensland.

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