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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_1792995061

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

Barkly Region | Northern Territory

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 28 October 2026
⏳ 8-week contract

📅 Commencing 02 November 2026
⏳ 8-week contract

N4 Remote Area Nurse / Remote Area Nurse-Midwife

📅 Commencing 30 November
⏳ 8-week contract

📅 Commencing 04 December 2026
⏳ 8-week contract

📅 Commencing 07 December 2026
⏳ 8-week contract

📅 Commencing 22 December 2026
⏳ 8-week contract

📅 Commencing 24 December 2026
⏳ 8-week contract

✅ About the Roles

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?

Whether you're available immediately or planning ahead, contact Kelly Burton to discuss these opportunities and find the contract that's right for you.

📱 0455 562 100

📧 kelly.burton@medacs.com

Medacs Healthcare
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