Aged Care Travel Registered Nurse – Rn

HealthX Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowances

Accommodation provided

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

HealthX is seeking a Travel Aged Care Registered Nurse to deliver high‑quality nursing care across residential aged care facilities in the Northern Territory. You will conduct assessments, develop care plans, administer medications, and document care within a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers flexible short‑term contracts with extensions, fully supported travel, and opportunities to work in regional and remote communities while enhancing clinical leadership and decision‑making skills.

Qualifications

• AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
• Minimum 2 years’ aged care nursing experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication management skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Australian working rights (no sponsorship available).

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.
• Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation.
• Ensure care is delivered in accordance with organisational policies and aged care standards.

Skills

AHPRA Registration

Aged care experience

Clinical assessment

Medication management

Documentation

Communication skills

Job description

Aged Care Travel Registered Nurse – RN

Posted 1 day ago

Job Description

Travel Aged Care Registered Nurse

Katherine, Palmerston, Darwin, Alice Springs, NT

Up to $70.00 per hour + super + shift 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 conditions
• Maintain 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.

When you join HealthX, you'll benefit from:

• Consistent support from an experienced healthcare team
• Rewarding contract opportunities across Australia
• A commitment to safe, high‑quality care
• Career development and ongoing professional growth opportunities

We also provide flexible travel contracts, competitive hourly rates, and provision for travel expenses. If you’re ready for your next aged care adventure and want to make a meaningful difference in communities across the Northern Territory, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact: Rachelle Brooks