New Job Opening: General Medicine & Surgical Nurses - Med/Surg/General Ward RN in Darwin, NT

Medical/Surgical and General Ward Registered Nurses – Multiple Locations | Northern Territory

Up to $100/hr + super + penalties | Travel & accommodation provided | Flexible 6–24 week contracts

Join HealthX as an experienced Medical/Surgical and General Ward Registered Nurse and take your skills across the Northern Territory. With opportunities available in metropolitan, regional, rural, and remote locations, these contracts offer exceptional earning potential, diverse clinical exposure, and the chance to experience some of Australia's most unique destinations

Why you'll love this opportunity 

• Up to $100 per hour + super + penalties
  Competitive rates including casual loading, shift penalties, and higher rates for remote locations


• Travel and accommodation provided
  HealthX covers travel and accommodation costs so you can focus on patient care


• Flexible 6–24 week contracts
  Choose contract lengths that suit your lifestyle, with opportunities to extend


• Work across diverse acute settings
  Opportunities in Medical, Surgical and General Ward environments 


• Explore the Northern Territory
  Experience vibrant cities, remote communities, and iconic Australian landscapes


• Dedicated consultant support
  Personalised support throughout your contract from application to completion


• Simplified onboarding process
  In-house compliance support to make onboarding smooth and efficient


• $500 referral bonus
  Earn additional rewards by referring successful nursing candidates

About the role

We are seeking experienced Medical/Surgical and General Ward Registered Nurses to support healthcare facilities across the Northern Territory. These positions offer the opportunity to work in a variety of Medical/Surgical and general settings while contributing to high-quality patient outcomes in regional and remote communities.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality care within acute medical/surgical and general ward environments


• Assess, monitor and evaluate patients with acute and chronic medical and surgical conditions


• Administer, medications, intravenous therapies, and treatments as required


• Recognise and respond promptly to changes in patient condition, escalating care when appropriate 


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver best-practice patient care 


• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to facility protocols 

Locations - Northern Territory 

• Darwin


• Palmerston


• Katherine


• Alice Springs


• Tennant Creek


• Nhulunbuy

(Flexibility to work across multiple locations is highly valued)

Why choose nursing contracts in the Northern Territory

• Experience some of Australia's most unique and diverse landscapes


• Explore iconic destination including Kakadu, Nitmiluk Gorge, and the Red Centre


• Enjoy a mix of metropolitan, regional, and remote nursing experience


• Develop advance clinical skills in a diverse healthcare environment. 


• Immerse yourself in rich Indigenous culture and vibrant local communities


• Combine professional growth with adventure and travel

What you'll need

• Current AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse Division 1)


• Minimum 1-year nursing experience


• Experience in medical, surgical and general ward settings


• Ability to work confidently in fast-paced clinical environments


• Australian working rights

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.

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