Job from partnerAre you a Remote Area Nurse ready for your next adventure in the NT?
We’re seeking passionate Remote Area Nurses to join a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service in the Katherine region of the Northern Territory.
This is your opportunity to make a real difference while building one of the most rewarding experiences of your nursing career, and to enjoy a lifestyle unlike anywhere else in Australia.
What’s on Offer
- Base salary up to $127,172/year + on-call allowance + 12% superannuation
- $Attractive $6,000 bonus incentive available
- Option for a 6-month fixed-term contract or a permanent full time contract
- 6 weeks annual leave + 18% leave loading
- 15 personal leave days per year
- Fully subsidised family and pet-friendly accomodation
- Relocation support provided
- Salary packaging to maximise take-home pay (up to $18,650 per year)
- Monday–Friday role (8:00 am – 4:30 pm) with rotating on-call roster
- Ongoing professional development opportunities and career pathways.
- Flexible start date
You’ll be based in one of several remote Aboriginal communities within the Katherine region, working within a close-knit and supportive health team. Each community offers a unique experience and the opportunity to build meaningful connections.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Provide high-quality primary healthcare, including acute care, chronic disease management, and health promotion.
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver holistic and culturally responsive care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with protocols and regulatory standards.
- Support community health initiatives, education, and engagement activities.
- Participate in the on-call emergency response roster as required.
The Katherine region is renowned for its spectacular gorges, waterfalls, and national parks. It is rich in Aboriginal culture and offers a warm, welcoming community spirit. Living here means being surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, with opportunities for bushwalking, canoeing, fishing, and exploring some of Australia’s most breathtaking scenery.
You’ll enjoy a quieter pace of life, away from the hustle and bustle, with the chance to build close connections in a supportive community while contributing to truly meaningful healthcare outcomes.
Requirements:
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a remote community, emergency, or Indigenous health setting (MEC/REC/ALS certification preferred).
- Flexibility and willingness to travel regularly to remote communities
- Manual driver’s licence
- Full Australian working rights
