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Registered Nurses | Aged Care | Regional and Rural SA

Job Details

Published
Location
Adelaide CBD, South Australia
Role Type
Contract
Salary
AU$59 - AU$77 per hour + Superannuation
Aged Care
Job Ref: RNSA08101612_1791438078

$59 to $77 per hour, depending on experience and pay grade | Travel and accommodation provided | Flexible contracts

Take your nursing career across Australia with rewarding Registered Nurse travel contracts in regional, rural and remote locations.

As a Registered Nurse with Medacs Healthcare, you will deliver vital care within Indigenous communities, regional health services, Multipurpose Services and residential aged care facilities. You will gain experience across diverse clinical environments while making a genuine difference in communities where your skills are needed most.

About the Role

Medacs Healthcare is seeking experienced Registered Nurses with a background in aged care for contract opportunities across Australia.

Depending on the placement, your responsibilities may include:

  • Delivering safe, person-centred and high-quality nursing care within regional hospitals, Multipurpose Services (MPS) and Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF)
  • Applying your clinical skills and aged care experience in fast-paced and resource-limited environments
  • Working confidently and independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
  • Supporting residents and patients with medication management, clinical assessments, care planning and ongoing monitoring
  • Building experience across aged care, acute care, community health and rural and remote nursing environments
  • Adapting to the clinical and cultural needs of regional, remote and Indigenous communities
  • Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and complying with relevant organisational policies and professional standards

You will have the opportunity to explore unique regions throughout Australia while earning competitive agency rates and contributing to communities that value experienced healthcare professionals.

Why Work With Medacs Healthcare?

Our agency nursing contracts provide flexibility, variety and the opportunity to shape your career around your personal and professional goals.

Benefits

  • Competitive rates from $59 to $77 per hour, depending on your current pay grade, qualifications and experience
  • Travel and accommodation provided for eligible placements
  • Opportunities to work throughout regional and remote Australia
  • Flexible contract lengths, from short-term relief placements to extended contracts
  • Consistent contract opportunities through our specialised national nursing network
  • Referral bonuses for successful candidate referrals
  • Dedicated support from experienced Recruitment Consultants
  • Guidance throughout the recruitment, compliance and placement process
  • Valuable insight into our clients and their workplace expectations
  • Support to help you prepare for your role and settle into your placement
  • Opportunities to expand your clinical experience across a variety of healthcare settings

Position Requirements

To be considered for our Registered Nurse contracts, you will require:

  • Bachelor of Nursing or an equivalent recognised qualification
  • Current and unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
  • A minimum of two years' recent experience within an aged care setting
  • Strong clinical assessment, medication management and care-planning skills
  • The ability to work independently and adapt to new clinical environments
  • Well-developed communication, documentation and time-management skills
  • A current National Police Check
  • Relevant Working with Vulnerable People or state-based clearances, where required
  • Evidence of mandatory vaccinations and compliance documentation relevant to the placement
  • Full Australian working rights

Additional experience in rural and remote nursing, community health, emergency care, Multipurpose Services or Indigenous health settings will be highly regarded.

Flexible Nursing Contracts Across Australia

Choose from a range of short-term and extended nursing contracts across regional, rural and remote Australia.

Whether you are an experienced travel nurse or looking to begin your agency nursing journey, our specialist Recruitment Consultants will work with you to identify opportunities that align with your clinical background, availability and preferred locations.

Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Assistants

Medacs Healthcare also recruits Enrolled Nurses (ENs) and Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) for contract opportunities across Australia.

If you are an EN or PCA interested in agency, aged care or travel-based opportunities, we encourage you to submit your CV for consideration. Available contracts, locations, rates and overall suitability will be assessed according to your qualifications, employment background and relevant experience.

About Medacs Healthcare

Medacs Healthcare is a leading healthcare recruitment agency specialising in locum, contract, temporary and permanent nursing roles across Australia.

With more than 20 years of experience in the Australian healthcare market, we work closely with public hospitals, private facilities, aged care providers, community health services and rural and remote health networks.

Backed by a global healthcare recruitment group, we connect healthcare professionals with high-quality, flexible and well-supported employment opportunities nationwide.

Referral Bonus

Know a Registered Nurse, Enrolled Nurse or Personal Care Assistant who would be a great fit?

You could earn up to $1,000 for a successful referral. Terms and conditions apply.

Apply Today

If you are interested in this position, please submit your current resume by clicking "APPLY."

For further information or a confidential discussion about our current Registered Nurse, Enrolled Nurse or Personal Care Assistant contracts, please contact:

Roy Iurlo
Medacs Healthcare
Phone: +61 429 035 278


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