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Posted: 6 February 2026

Remote Area Nurse

Barkly & Top End, NT

About the position

🌟 Remote Area Nurses Needed – NT Barkly & Top End 🌟

6‑Week Contracts | Start Dates from February to May
📅 Longer contracts also available
💰 Sign-on bonus: Start your contract this month and receive up to $1,000 (T&Cs apply)!

Are you an experienced Remote Area Nurse ready to bring your skills to some of the Northern Territory’s most unique, culturally rich and remote communities?
Medacs Healthcare is seeking passionate RANs for meaningful short-term contracts across the Barkly region and Top End, where your expertise, adaptability and cultural respect will make a genuine impact.

Work in diverse NT settings—from desert communities to tropical Top End locations—while supporting clinics that truly value your contribution.

💥 Why Join Us?

  • 💼 Competitive Pay: Attractive agency rates $
  • 📦 Salary Packaging: Boost your take‑home pay
  • ✈️ Travel & Accommodation Provided *
  • 🤝 Ongoing Consultant Support: You’ll have a dedicated recruiter with you every step of the way
  • 🌾 Authentic NT Remote Experience: Engage with First Nations communities, rugged outback landscapes, and vibrant local culture

✅ What You’ll Need

  • Current, unrestricted AHPRA registration
  • Nursing degree + minimum 5 years RN experience in Australia
  • Experience in Primary Health Care or rural/remote clinic settings (highly desirable)
  • Ability to work on call
  • Manual driver’s licence
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS)
  • Immuniser Provider certification

Highly Desirable:

  • Paediatric ALS (PALS)
  • Remote Emergency Care (REC) or TNCC
  • Maternity Emergency Care (MEC)
  • Pharmacotherapeutics
  • Postgraduate qualifications

🎁 Bring a Friend

Refer a friend and earn up to $1000 through our referral program (T&Cs apply).

🚀 Ready to Take the Next Step?

Email your CV or contact Delta Stinton for a friendly, confidential chat:

📧 delta.stinton@medacs.com
📞 +61 423 362 433

Medacs Healthcare proudly partners with Aboriginal communities across the NT to support essential primary healthcare delivery. Join nurses who choose the Territory for its adventure, culture, and opportunities to make a real difference.

*Terms and conditions apply.

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