Remote Area Nurse - South Australia

Remote Area Nurse / Primary Health Care Nurse | South Australia

🏜️ Ready for endless desert landscapes, rich Aboriginal culture & true remote nursing? South Australia contracts, 6-12 weeks + up to a $1,000 sign-on bonus!

Medacs Healthcare is seeking experienced Remote Area Nurses and Primary Health Care Nurses for exciting contract opportunities across remote South Australia, including Aboriginal Medical Services, remote health clinics and communities throughout the APY Lands and surrounding regions.

These roles offer the chance to step away from the everyday, work autonomously and become part of communities where your skills make a genuine difference. From red dirt roads and ancient landscapes to rewarding patient relationships, remote SA delivers a nursing experience unlike any other.

Flexible 6-12 week contracts are available throughout the year, with ongoing opportunities across Australia.

🌟 Why Choose Remote South Australia?

Remote nursing isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills, gain greater autonomy and experience healthcare in its most rewarding form.

You'll work across primary healthcare, emergency presentations, chronic disease management and community health programs while supporting some of Australia's most culturally significant communities.

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Our Christmas and New Year contracts are already open and filling fast.

What's on Offer?

• 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 6-12 week contracts
• Opportunities across South Australia and Australia-wide
• Work in remote Aboriginal communities and primary healthcare settings
• Expand your emergency, remote and community nursing skills
• Dedicated support from an experienced healthcare recruitment team

What You'll Bring

To be considered, you'll have:

• Current AHPRA registration
• Minimum 5 years' RN experience in Australia
• Emergency nursing and on-call experience
• Current manual driver's licence
• ALS and PALS certification
• Current Immunisation Provider qualification

Additional Certifications

Current or in progress:

• REC or TNCC
• MEC
• Pharmacotherapeutics
• Postgraduate qualifications highly regarded

Thinking About Going Remote?

If remote nursing has been sitting on your career bucket list, now might be the perfect time to make the move.

Even if you're still working towards some of the certifications above, we'd love to have a conversation. We regularly support nurses transitioning into remote healthcare and can help you understand the pathways, requirements and opportunities available.

About Medacs Healthcare

Medacs Healthcare connects nurses with contract opportunities across Australia, helping healthcare professionals explore incredible locations, build valuable skills and take their careers in exciting new directions.

Whether you're an experienced Remote Area Nurse or looking to take the next step into remote practice, we're here to support you every step of the way.

📞 Ready to Head Remote?

Email your CV to emily.prescott@medacs.com or call Emily on 0413 282 417 for a confidential chat about current opportunities across South Australia.

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