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Posted: 4 June 2026

Remote Area Nurse

SA

About the position

About the Role

Medacs Healthcare is seeking skilled and committed Remote Area Nurses to deliver comprehensive primary healthcare services across South Australia, including the APY Lands and unique Aboriginal Medical Service locations.

These contracts offer the opportunity to work autonomously across diverse clinical environments—responding to emergency presentations, managing chronic disease, and supporting community-based health initiatives.

If you’re seeking meaningful, community-centred work, strong clinical independence, and the chance to experience some of South Australia’s most unique and culturally rich remote communities, this role may be an excellent fit. 🌿

 

We offer 6–12 week locum contracts supporting primary healthcare teams in remote community clinics.

Flexible Contract Dates | Ongoing Opportunities Available

Why Choose Medacs Healthcare

  • Sign-On Bonus: Up to $1000 for your first contract* 💰
    Competitive Agency Rates + salary packaging options
    Flexible Contracts across NT and other states
    Travel & Accommodation Covered* ✈️
    Meaningful Remote Health Experience in diverse communities and landscapes

About You

  • Current AHPRA registration
    • Minimum 5 years’ RN experience in Australia, including emergency care experience and confidence working on‑call
    • Manual driver’s licence 🚙
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
    Immunisation Provider 💉

 

Highly Desirable:

  • Advanced Life Support (ALS)
  • Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Remote Emergency Care (REC) or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
    Maternity Emergency Care (MEC)
    Pharmacotherapeutics
  • Post‑graduate qualifications
    • Experience in Australian primary healthcare, remote clinics, or rural emergency settings

About Medacs Healthcare
Medacs Healthcare is a trusted provider of remote and regional nursing placements across Australia. We partner closely with health services, enabling nurses to deliver safe, culturally responsive care within remote communities.

Referral Bonus

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

How to Apply / Enquiries
To apply, please send your CV by clicking ‘APPLY’ or contact Delta Stinton for a confidential discussion:
📱 +61 423 362 433
📧 delta.stinton@medacs.com

*Terms & conditions apply.

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