Aged Care Travel Registered Nurse - RN

HealthX

Brisbane

On-site

AUD 80,000 - 113,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Travel provided

Accommodation provided

Allowances provided

Job summary

HealthX is seeking a Travel Aged Care Registered Nurse to support residential aged care facilities across the Northern Territory. You will provide person-centred care, work within multidisciplinary teams, and help residents with clinical, emotional, and wellbeing needs while meeting aged care standards.

This role offers competitive pay up to $70/hour plus superannuation, travel and accommodation provided, and short-term contracts with extension opportunities across regional communities.

Qualifications

Current nursing registration and eligibility to practice in Australia.
Minimum 2 years' experience in aged care nursing.
Strong clinical assessment and medication management skills.
Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe and effective nursing care to aged care residents.
Conduct clinical assessments and develop care plans.
Administer medications and manage clinical treatments.
Monitor and respond to changes in resident conditions with accurate documentation.
Ensure care aligns with policies and aged care standards.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Aged care experience

Medication management

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Job description

Travel Aged Care Registered Nurse

Katherine, Palmerston, Darwin, Alice Springs, NT

Up to $70.00/hour + Super + Penalties

Travel, accommodation & allowances provided

Short-term contracts with potential extensions

Join HealthX as an experienced Aged Care Registered Nurse and take on rewarding contract opportunities across the Northern Territory. Enjoy competitive pay rates, fully supported travel arrangements, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact while experiencing diverse communities and healthcare environments.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Up to $70.00 per hour + super + shift penalties
Travel, accommodation, and allowances provided
Flexible short-term contracts with extension opportunities
Work across regional and remote aged care communities
Enhance your clinical, leadership, and decision-making skills

About the Role

As a Travel Aged Care Registered Nurse, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care within residential aged care facilities across the Northern Territory. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support residents' clinical, emotional, and wellbeing needs while maintaining compliance with aged care standards and best-practice guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver safe and effective nursing care to aged care residents
Conduct clinical assessments and develop care plans
Administer medications and manage clinical treatments
Monitor and respond to changes in resident conditionsMaintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation
Ensure care is delivered in accordance with organisational policies and aged care standards

Locations

Opportunities are available across:

Darwin
Palmerston
Alice Springs
Katherine

Experience the unique landscapes, cultures, and communities of the Northern Territory while contributing to essential aged care services in areas experiencing workforce shortages.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
Minimum 2 years' recent aged care nursing experience
Strong clinical assessment and medication management skills
Excellent communication and documentation abilities
Australian working rights (no sponsorship available)
Ability to work independently and adapt to new environments

Why HealthX?

At HealthX, we're more than a recruitment provider. We're a healthcare-led organisation that understands the realities of frontline nursing and the challenges of delivering exceptional care.