About the Role:
We are seeking a Remote Area Nurse for a locum placement at a remote primary health centre in Yuendumu, NT, around 290 km north-west of Alice Springs. The contract runs from 30 November 2026 to 25 January 2027. You will deliver community-based care across acute and emergency presentations, chronic disease management, preventative health and child and family health. 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 and preventative health services
- Support child and family health programs
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary remote health team
- Deliver culturally responsive, community-focused care
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Perks:
- Competitive hourly rate + super
- Locum contract from 30 November 2026 to 25 January 2027
- Varied clinical exposure and the chance to build confidence and independence in remote practice
- Meaningful experience in culturally appropriate healthcare
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team and the local community
- Quieter lifestyle and strong community connections, a change from busy metropolitan hospitals
- Desert and bush landscapes, with Aboriginal art and cultural traditions 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 (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:
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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 Nurse - Primary Health Centre - Yuendumu, NT
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📍 Yuendumu