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Posted: 31 March 2026

Child Health Nurse

Northern Territory

About the position

Join Medacs Healthcare as a Child & Family Health Nurse and help deliver exceptional care to families across some of the Northern Territory’s most remote and culturally rich communities. You’ll play a key role in community‑centred primary healthcare, enjoy the independence of remote practice, and contribute to meaningful long‑term outcomes for children and families. 🌍

Contracts run 6–12 weeks, with continued availability for those wanting to keep exploring remote work.

Benefits / Why Medacs Healthcare

  • Sign-On Bonus: Up to $1000 for your first contract*
    Highly Competitive Remuneration 💼
    Fully Covered Travel & Accommodation ✈️
    Flexible Contract Options across Central NT and other regions
    Opportunities to expand remote practice skills in diverse clinical environments

About You

  • Current, unrestricted AHPRA registration
    Child & Family Health qualification
    Manual driver’s licence and 4WD certification 🚙
    Current BLS
    Immunisation Program Nurse Certificate (Australia accredited) 💉
    • Post‑graduate qualifications (desirable)
    • Experience in primary healthcare, remote clinics, or rural health (highly desirable)

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: Earn $1000 for each successful referral* 🤝

How to Apply / Enquiries

Click “Learn More or Apply” to submit your CV or contact Emily Prescott for a confidential discussion:

📞 0413 282 417
📧 emily.prescott@medacs.com

Terms & conditions apply.

 

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