Remote Area Primary Health Care Nurse (RAN)
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Date posted
September 21, 2026
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Closing date
November 5, 2026
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Location
Alice Springs
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Salary
$120,000 - $145,000 /year
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Career level
Senior Level
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Qualification
Dual AHPRA RN/RM + Remote Emergency Care (REC)
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Experience
5+ Years
Description
Job Overview & Organization Mission
Aspen Medical is contracting experienced Remote Area Nurses for fly-in-fly-out primary healthcare clinics across Central Australia.
Aspen Medical is recruiting seasoned Remote Area Nurses (RAN) to deliver autonomous primary healthcare and emergency care in remote Indigenous communities.
As a key member of the team at Aspen Medical in Alice Springs, NT, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.
Position Quick Summary
- Role Title: Remote Area Primary Health Care Nurse (RAN)
- Hiring Employer: Aspen Medical
- Primary Location: Alice Springs, NT, Australia
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Career Level: Senior Level
- Target Remuneration: AU$120,000 – AU$145,000 per year + 11.5% Superannuation
Key Duties & Core Responsibilities
In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:
- Deliver independent: Deliver independent primary health assessments and treatments utilizing CARPA protocols.
- Manage emergency: Manage emergency medical triage and trauma stabilization prior to RFDS evacuations.
- Conduct preventative: Conduct preventative chronic disease screening and child immunization clinics.
- Collaborate closely: Collaborate closely with local Aboriginal Health Practitioners.
Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience
To be successful in this position at Aspen Medical, candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:
- Mandatory Qualification: Dual AHPRA RN/RM + Remote Emergency Care (REC).
- Relevant Experience: Minimum 5+ Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
- Minimum 5 years broad post-registration experience including Emergency or Remote Clinic nursing.
- Completion of Remote Emergency Care (REC) course.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies
The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:
Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits
At Aspen Medical, we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:
- Competitive Remuneration: AU$120,000 – AU$145,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
- High earning potential: $120,000 – $145,000 + 11.5% super + remote daily allowances.
- Free furnished accommodation and fully paid return flights.
- Attractive 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off FIFO roster.
- Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
- Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.
About the Employer: Aspen Medical
Aspen Medical is a global leader in delivering healthcare solutions and emergency medical response in remote and challenging settings.
Aspen Medical is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Application Process & Next Steps
Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.
Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.
To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official Aspen Medical careers gateway.
