Medical/Surgical Ward

Talent Quarter; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6-8 week contract

Starting 16 November 2026

Katherine Region, NT

RN 2.5 level

12-hour day and night shifts

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Job summary

Talent Quarter is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN 2.5) for a short-term Medical/Surgical contract in the Katherine Region, NT, commencing 16 November 2026. This role suits nurses who enjoy acute care in regional Australia and want a meaningful clinical experience.

The contract runs 6–8 weeks, with 12-hour day and night shifts and a supportive multidisciplinary team. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other diverse backgrounds are welcome.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Recent Medical/Surgical nursing experience.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS).
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Venepuncture competency.
• Cannulation competency.
• Wound management and dressing experience.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating day and night shifts.
• National Criminal History Check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality patient-centred care within a Medical/Surgical setting.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
• Collaborate effectively with medical, nursing and allied health teams.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Contribute to positive patient outcomes in a fast paced acute care environment.

Skills

Medical/Surgical nursing

Venepuncture

Cannulation

ALS

BLS

Wound care

Job description

Registered Nurse | Medical/Surgical | Katherine Region, NT | 6-8 Week Contract

Looking for your next regional nursing contract?

Talent Quarter is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RN 2.5) with strong Medical/Surgical experience for a short term contract opportunity in the Katherine Region, Northern Territory commencing 16 November 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who thrive in acute care settings and are looking to combine meaningful clinical work with the unique experience of working in regional Australia.

What's on Offer?

• 6-8 week contract
• Commencing 16 November 2026
• Katherine Region, NT
• RN 2.5 level
• 12-hour day and night shifts
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Opportunity to gain valuable regional and remote healthcare experience

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality patient-centred care within a Medical/Surgical setting
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care
• Collaborate effectively with medical, nursing and allied health teams
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Contribute to positive patient outcomes in a fast paced acute care environment

Essential Requirements

• Current unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Recent Medical/Surgical nursing experience
• Advanced Life Support (ALS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Venepuncture competency
• Cannulation competency
• Wound management and dressing experience
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating day and night shifts
• National Criminal History Check

At Talent Quarter, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and valued for who they are. We’re committed to an inclusive recruitment experience where people of all backgrounds, identities, cultures, abilities and lived experiences are welcomed and valued — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, neurodivergent people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people and people of all ages.

Our values are simple: Be Real, Keep it Safe, Build and Nurture Connections, Own It, Create Joy, and Raise The Bar. They shape how we treat people, how we work together and the kind of environment we want to create. For us, that means leading with empathy, listening without judgement, respecting different perspectives and experiences, and making sure everyone feels welcomed, supported and valued for who they are.

If there’s anything we can do to make your experience with Talent Quarter more comfortable, please let us know. We’ll work with you to understand what you need and make appropriate arrangements wherever we can.