Remote Area Nurses

Mmt Recruitment; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transport covered

Subsidised accommodation

Rotating roster

Job summary

MMT Recruitment (Health) is seeking dedicated Remote Area Nurses for short-term contracts in Alice Springs, NT. Join a compassionate team delivering vital care to remote communities in a hospital-based setting and homely environments.

Ideal candidates have nursing qualifications, AHPRA registration, and at least 2 years in remote healthcare, with autonomous working capability and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing qualification and current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in remote or rural healthcare.
• Ability to work autonomously outside hospital environment.
• Evidence of prior service.
• Specific qualifications or Training for specialty area.
• National police certificate.
• Ochre Card (up to date).
• Up to date vaccinations.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized care plans with patients and families.
• Provide skilled nursing interventions at patients' homes (wound care, IV therapy, catheter care).
• Monitor vital signs and response to treatment; intervene as needed.
• Inspect wounds, change dressings, assist with personal hygiene.
• Test for muscle weakness, bedsores, infection signs.
• Compile recovery reports for physicians.

Skills

Wound care

IV therapy

Catheter care

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Home nursing

Autonomous work

Infection control

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

AHPRA registration

Job description

Our client’s mission is to provide compassionate and exceptional healthcare services to a vibrant and culturally rich community, ensuring every patient receives personalized care and support.

Location: Alice Springs, NT (Hospital Based)

Contracts: 4-12 weeks

Short Contracts: We facilitate short term placements that suit your availability and experience.

MMT RECRUITMENT (Health) works with Public Hospital, Private Hospitals, Public Health Care, Private Health Care, Nursing Homes, and not-for-profit organisations to provide holistic and collaborative recruitment solutions for organisations wanting to deliver quality health care.

Summary - About The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Remote Area Nurses for short contracts to provide health care services to remote communities. The ideal candidate will be passionate about making a difference in underserved areas and capable of working autonomously and withing a dynamic team in challenging environments.

• Competitive base rate up to $85 / per hour + Penalties + Super
• Transport covered
• Subsidised accommodation
• Rotating roster

As a Registered Nurse, Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Develop individualized care plans based on patients' needs, preferences, and goals, in collaboration with the patient, family, and healthcare team.
• Provide skilled nursing interventions to patients in their homes, including wound care, medication administration, IV therapy, catheter care, and disease management.
• Monitor patients' vital signs, symptoms, and response to treatment, and intervene as necessary to address acute or chronic health issues.
• Inspecting wounds, changing dressings, and handling personal grooming and hygiene.
• Testing for muscle weakness, bedsores, and any signs of infection.
• Monitoring patient recovery and compiling reports for the physician.

What We Require From You

• Bachelor of Nursing qualification (or equivalent) and current AHPRA registration
• Minimum of 2 years working in remote or rural healthcare settings
• Ability to work autonomously outside hospital environment
• Evidence of prior service
• Specific qualifications or Training for specialty area
• National police certificate
• A valid and up to date Ochre Card
• Up to date vaccinations

We look forward to working with you and creating your new and exciting job opportunity.