Medical/Surgical Ward

Talent Quarter Pty Limited; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Quarter Pty Limited is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN 2.5) for a 6-8 week contract in the Katherine Region, NT, starting 16 November 2026. The role focuses on Medical/Surgical care within a supportive multidisciplinary team and offers the chance to gain valuable regional and remote healthcare experience.

The position requires current AHPRA RN registration, ALS/BLS, venepuncture, cannulation, wound management and the ability to work 12-hour rotating day and night shifts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

AHPRA RN registration

ALS

BLS

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Wound management

12-hour shifts

Criminal history check

Education

Nursing degree/Bachelor of Nursing

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.