Travel Aged Care Registered Nurse – Rn

Healthx; Darwin; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel, accommodation & allowances

Fully supported placements

Short-term contracts with potential to

Extensions across NT

Job summary

HealthX is seeking a Travel Aged Care Registered Nurse to deliver person-centred care across Northern Territory facilities, including Darwin, Palmerston, Alice Springs and Katherine. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, manage medications, assessments and documentation while meeting aged care standards.

These short-term contracts offer competitive hourly rates up to $70, plus super, penalties, travel and accommodation support, and opportunities for extensions across regional communities

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Registration (RN Division 1) required.
• Minimum 2 years' recent Aged Care RN experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication management skills.
• Australian working rights (contract role – no sponsorship)

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe nursing care to aged care residents.
• Undertake clinical assessments, care planning and documentation.
• Administer medications and manage clinical treatments.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and support to care staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with organisational and legislative requirements

Skills

AHPRA Registration

Aged Care Nursing

Medication Administration

Clinical Assessment

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) credential

Job description

Job Description

Travel Aged Care Registered Nurse – Darwin, Palmerston, Alice Springs & Katherine, NT

Up to $70.00/hr + super + penalties | Travel, accommodation & allowances provided | Short-term contract opportunities

Join HealthX as an experienced Aged Care Registered Nurse and take on rewarding contract opportunities across the Northern Territory. These opportunities offer competitive rates, fully supported travel arrangements, and the chance to make a genuine difference while experiencing new communities and healthcare environments.

Why you’ll love this opportunity

• Up to $70.00 per hour + super + shift penalties
  Competitive contract rates across aged care facilities throughout the Northern Territory
• Travel, accommodation, and allowance support provided
  Fully supported placements with no out-of-pocket travel costs
• Short-term contracts with potential extensions
  Flexibility to extend contracts or explore opportunities in new locations
• Work across regional and remote aged care communities
  Gain valuable experience while supporting facilities experiencing workforce shortages
• Expand your clinical and leadership skills
  Build confidence, autonomy, and experience in diverse aged care settings

About the Role

As a Travel Aged Care Registered Nurse, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred care within residential aged care facilities across the Northern Territory. You will work alongside multidisciplinary teams to support residents' clinical, emotional, and wellbeing needs while maintaining compliance with aged care standards and best practice guidelines.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to aged care residents
• Undertake clinical assessments, care planning, and documentation
• Administer medications and manage clinical treatments
• Recognise and respond to changes in resident condition
• Provide leadership, supervision, and support to care staff
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with organisational and legislative requirements

Location – Darwin, Palmerston, Alice Springs & Katherine, NT

Experience the Northern Territory while making a meaningful difference in communities that need your support. Opportunities are available across multiple locations including Darwin, Palmerston, Alice Springs and Katherine, offering a unique combination of professional growth, adventure and rewarding aged care nursing experience. From vibrant city centres to regional communities, you'll enjoy diverse clinical environments and the chance to explore some of Australia's most unique landscapes and cultures.

What you’ll need

• Current AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse Division 1)
• Minimum 2 year recent Aged Care Registered Nurse experience
• Strong clinical assessment & medication management skills
• Australian working rights (contract role – no sponsorship available)

Why HealthX

At HealthX, we’re more than a recruiter. We are a healthcare-led organisation that understands the realities of working on the floor and the pressures of delivering care. When you join us, you get consistent support, reliable pay, and a team that values safe, high-quality care as much as you do. We are committed to helping you build a career that is both rewarding and sustainable.