Remote Area RN: ICU, ED & Theatre – Short Contracts

Northern Territory Government; Alice Springs; Remote; AUD 97,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Rotating roster

Short-term contracts (4-12 weeks)

Job summary

MMT Recruitment (Health) is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses for remote short-term contracts across Emergency Care, Theatre, ICU, Medical, Surgical andRenal wards in remote communities. Roles require autonomy within a dynamic team and strong clinical skills.

Competitive base pay up to AUD 85/hour, plus penalties and super, with accommodation provided and rotating rosters. Candidates should hold a Bachelor of Nursing, current AHPRA registration, and a postgraduate specialty qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing qualification or equivalent.
• AHPRA registration current with no restrictions or conditions.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in specialty area.
• Recognised Postgraduate qualification in specialty area e.g. ED, ICU, Theatre.
• National police certificate.
• Ochre Card – valid and up to date.

Responsibilities

• Conducting and documenting comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs upon admission and during care as required for specialty area.
• Developing individualised care plans based on patients' assessment data, treatment goals, and preferences, collaborating with patients, their families, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to create holistic care plans.
• Administering medications safely and accurately according to physician orders and institutional protocols and monitor patients for adverse reactions or side effects and take appropriate action as needed.
• Evaluating patients' progress toward goals and modifying care plans as necessary to promote optimal outcomes.
• Collaborating and communicating effectively with members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity of care.
• Communicating patient information, changes in condition, and care plans clearly and concisely during handoffs and shift changes and refer when required.
• Understanding of patient safety and quality education and delivery of services in accordance with the National Patient Safety and Quality Standards, Work Health & Health Act, and Ministry of Health risk management frameworks

Skills

Nursing degree

AHPRA registered

Clinical reasoning

Evidence-based practice

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Nursing qualification

Postgraduate qualification in ED/ICU/Theatre

Job description

MMT Recruitment (Health) is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses for remote short-term contracts across Emergency Care, Theatre, ICU, Medical, Surgical andRenal wards in remote communities. Roles require autonomy within a dynamic team and strong clinical skills.

Competitive base pay up to AUD 85/hour, plus penalties and super, with accommodation provided and rotating rosters. Candidates should hold a Bachelor of Nursing, current AHPRA registration, and a postgraduate specialty qualification.