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Posted 21 August, 2026
Curis Recruitment

Remote Area Nurse | Permanent FIFO | 6:6 Roster

Northern Territory Full Time
Compensation: $131,995 to $141,804 Annually
Reference: 1987534

Curis Recruitment is recruiting Remote Area Nurses for permanent positions across East Arnhem Land. You can choose between FIFO or community-based work, depending on what suits you.

FIFO: 6 weeks on / 6 weeks off, returning to the same community and team each swing before heading home for your break.

Community-based: relocate to the Northern Territory and live in the community as part of the local health team.

Further Details
  • $3,000 Curis sign-up bonus*
  • N4 base salary $131,995–$141,804 + 12% super + on-call allowance
  • 6 weeks on / 6 weeks off FIFO — work remote, then enjoy 6 weeks back home
  • Deliver primary healthcare across acute presentations and chronic disease management
  • Ready for remote nursing? Step into a role where you’ll be supported to grow your skills and confidence
  • Free furnished accommodation, utilities & Wi-Fi — your remote home is sorted
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 + Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650
  • Relocation assistance up to $10,400
  • 6 weeks annual leave
Why You'll Love this Role

As a Remote Area Nurse, you’ll return to the same community each swing, work with a familiar team and get to know the patients, families and community you’re caring for. With a broad scope of practice and a high level of clinical autonomy, every day is different.

You’ll:
  • Work within the Acute Care or Chronic Disease program, depending on your experience and interests
  • Use your clinical assessment and decision-making skills
  • Support chronic disease management and preventative healthcare
  • Respond to urgent and emergency presentations
  • Work alongside Aboriginal Health Practitioners, Health Workers and the wider multidisciplinary team
  • Participate in the first-on-call and after-hours roster
Essential Criteria
  • Current AHPRA registration with no restrictions
  • 3 years' post-graduate nursing experience
  • Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
  • Experience in remote, rural, primary healthcare or emergency nursing
  • Current Immuniser Certificate, REC, MEC and ALS desirable
  • Current unrestricted manual driver's licence
  • Full Australian working rights
How to Apply: Please click 'Apply Now'.
For further information, or to receive a copy of the job description, submit your CV (in word format) to [email protected] and a consultant will be in touch within 24 hours.

Why work with Curis Recruitment?
We have a proven record of placing nurses and midwives into fantastic positions across Australia with some of the best hospitals and health centres.

Our clients know that we only represent the best nurses and midwives out there so when you are represented by us you are always shown in the best light and this gives you a foot in the door right at that first step.

Not the right role for you but know someone who would be amazing??? Refer them to us and if we place them, YOU are eligible for a $500 gift voucher of your choice! Make sure they mention your name when they apply.

*sign up bonus is paid once you have completed your first minimum 3 months in the position

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