Remote Area Nurse - Northern Territory

Curis Recruitment is proud to partner with a fantastic health service in the Northern Territory to help them find a Remote Area Nurse to join their team.
Further Details

  • Up to $122,824.00 per annum + 11% superannuation
  • Penalty rates for overtime and callouts + an on call allowance!
  • Fares out of Isolated Lands allowances
  • Generous leave entitlements (over 7 weeks of paid leave, leave loading + additional leave accruals)
  • Professional development leave
  • Generous salary sacrificing options to increase your take home pay
  • Relocation assistance and accommodation provided! Accommodation is airconditioned and furnished, including free phone, internet and utilities!
  • Flexible start date, ideally May/June - when are you ready?
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide & promote a comprehensive Primary Health Care (PHC) service utilising a multidisciplinary approach and endorsed protocols (e.g. CARPA manuals) and policies.
  • Facilitate and provide culturally acceptable health education supporting a community participative approach to local level decision-making.
  • Promote and support Aboriginal Health Practitioners (AHPs) to be first line providers of health care in the community to facilitate the delivery of culturally appropriate health care.
The Health Centre
  • Located on an island in the Northern Territory, home to abundant wildlife and flora that inhabit the beaches, wetlands, swamps and native bushland.
  • Staffed by two RANs + an Aboriginal Health Worker, with the support of community drivers and reception staff.
  • The community is serviced by a range of outreach services with the GP visiting once a week.
  • 24/7 phone support from rural medical practitioners, and in partnership with CareFlight coordinate 24-hour retrieval services.
Qualifications & Certifications Required
  • Current registration with AHPRA, with no restrictions
  • National Crime Check within the past 6 months through Safe NT
  • Current Working with Children's Check (OCHRE card)
  • Manual Drivers' License
About You
  • Extensive experience and demonstrated skills in Remote Area Nursing with an understanding of all roles within a multidisciplinary primary health care team model in Australian indigenous communities.
  • Demonstrated ability and experience in the management of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Willing to apply for Land Council work Permit.
  • Able and willing to travel by small light aircrafts and 4WD to remote communities.
  • Willing to participate in an on call 24-hour roster.
How to Apply : Please click 'Apply Now'. For further information, or to receive a copy of the job description, please call (02) 9188 3989 or submit your CV to and a consultant will be in touch within 24 hours.
Why work with Curis Recruitment?
We have a proven record of placing nurses into fantastic positions across Australia with some of the best hospitals and health centres. Our clients know that we only represent the best nurses out there so when you are represented by us you are always shown in the best light and this gives you a foot in the door right at that first step.
Not the right role for you but know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them to us and if we place them, you will be eligible for a $300 gift voucher of your choice! Make sure they mention your name when they apply.

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18 May 2024
Location: Australia Northern Territory Northern Territory
Work type:
Temporary/Contract
PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters.

Only direct applications will be considered.

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