About the Role:

We are seeking a Remote Area Nurse (N4) for a locum placement at a remote primary health centre in Willowra, NT, in Central Australia. The contract starts 13 November 2026 and runs for 6 to 8 weeks, with the source listing an end date of 8 January 2027. You will deliver community-based healthcare across acute presentations, chronic disease management, preventative health, child and family health, immunisation and emergency care. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, with referral and retrieval pathways available when patients need higher-level services.

- Provide comprehensive primary health care to a remote community, including acute and emergency presentations
- Assess, triage and manage patients independently, escalating through referral and retrieval pathways when required
- Deliver chronic disease management, preventative health and immunisation services
- Support child and family health programs
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary remote health team
- Deliver culturally appropriate, community-focused care
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Benefits:

- Competitive hourly rate + super
- Locum contract starting 13 November 2026 for 6 to 8 weeks
- Varied clinical exposure and the chance to build confidence and independence in remote practice
- Meaningful experience in culturally responsive, community-focused healthcare




- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team and the local community
- Quieter lifestyle and solid community connections, a change from busy metropolitan hospitals
- Central Australian desert landscapes and outdoor activities on your doorstep
- Alice Springs is the nearest major centre for shopping, dining and services

About You:

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Previous remote area nursing experience at N4 level (preferred)
- Emergency and triage experience
- Confident working autonomously and as part of a small multidisciplinary team
- Culturally respectful approach to working in remote Aboriginal communities
- Valid driver's licence
- Available for the full contract period
- Eligible to work in Australia

About Us:

MediRecruit provides a specialist healthcare recruitment and career advisory service for Allied Health professionals in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Our dynamic team of recruiters have healthcare backgrounds and are passionate about sharing their expert advice.

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How to Apply:

Please apply and one of our Healthcare Specialists will call you for a confidential discussion. Or contact Clare Jones - [email protected] or 0402 367 899.

📌 Locum Remote Area NursePrimary Health Centre - Willowra, NT
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