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Remote Area Nurse (RAN)
Posted: 14 Oct 2025
Location: Top End NT
Opportunities in the Iconic Top End, NT!
Ready to take your nursing career off the beaten path? Medacs Healthcare is offering exciting contract opportunities for experienced Remote Area Nurses to deliver essential care in the rugged and culturally rich Top End of the Northern Territory. Think tropical savannahs, vibrant First Nations communities, and landscapes that leave a lasting impression.
Why Choose Medacs?
- EXCLUSIVE FOR OCTOBER: Earn up to $1000 sign-on bonus, available to new Remote Area Nurses (T&Cs apply)
- Real Support: Our team includes nurses who’ve worked remotely, we understand your journey
- Flexible Start Dates: Choose when you begin, your work-life balance matters
- Competitive Pay & Salary Packaging
- ✈️ Travel & Accommodation Covered (on eligible contracts)
- Referral Bonus: Earn rewards when you refer a friend (T&Cs apply)
- Streamlined Onboarding: We make it easy to get started
About the Role As a Remote Area Nurse, you’ll deliver primary healthcare services in remote Top End communities, including emergency response, chronic disease management, and health promotion. You’ll work autonomously, adapt to diverse patient needs, and become a trusted part of the local healthcare team.
✅ What You’ll Need
- Current, unrestricted AHPRA registration
- Strong emergency care experience and ability to work on-call
- Manual driver’s licence
- Current or working towards: Advanced Life Support (ALS), Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Remote Emergency Care (REC) or TNCC, Maternity Emergency Care (MEC), Immuniser Provider & Pharmacotherapeutics (or equivalent)
- Nursing degree and minimum 5 years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in Australia
- Post-grad qualifications (welcomed)
- Experience in Australian primary healthcare or rural clinics (highly desirable)
Ready to Apply?
Send your CV to delta.stinton@medacs.com Want to learn more? Call Delta Stinton on +61 423 362 433 for a friendly, confidential chat.
Join Medacs and bring life-changing care to remote communities while exploring one of Australia’s most iconic regions. Your Top End adventure starts here.