Emergency Department & ICU Registered Nurses – Alice Springs Hospital | Northern Territory

Up to $90/hr ordinary time + super + penalties | Travel & accommodation provided | Flexible contract opportunities

Join HealthX as an experienced Emergency Department or Intensive Care Registered Nurse and take your skills to Alice Springs Hospital. These contracts offer excellent earning potential, the opportunity to work in a busy regional referral hospital, and the chance to experience the unique landscapes and culture of Australia's Red Centre.

Why you'll love this opportunity

Up to $90 per hour (ordinary time) + super + penalties
Competitive hourly rates with casual loading, shift penalties, overtime, and public holiday rates.

Travel and accommodation provided
HealthX covers your travel and accommodation so you can focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

Flexible contract lengths
Multiple contract opportunities available, with the potential to extend.

Work in a busy regional referral hospital
Gain valuable experience in a high-acuity Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit supporting a diverse patient population.

Experience the Red Centre
Explore iconic destinations including Uluru, Kings Canyon, Simpsons Gap, and the MacDonnell Ranges during your time off.

Dedicated consultant support
Receive personalised support from your HealthX consultant from application through to the completion of your contract.

Simplified onboarding process
Our experienced compliance team makes the onboarding process smooth and efficient.

$500 referral bonus
Refer a successful nursing candidate and receive a $500 referral bonus.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Emergency Department and Intensive Care Registered Nurses to join Alice Springs Hospital. You'll work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced acute environment while supporting patients from across Central Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based care within the Emergency Department or Intensive Care Unit

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing clinical monitoring

• Recognise and respond to patient deterioration and emergency situations

• Administer medications, blood products, and advanced therapies within scope of practice

• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, and allied health teams

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with hospital policies and standards

• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in a culturally diverse healthcare setting

Location

Alice Springs Hospital – Northern Territory

One of Australia's busiest regional referral hospitals, providing emergency, critical care, surgical, medical, paediatric, and specialist services to Central Australia and surrounding remote communities.

Why choose Alice Springs

• Experience nursing in one of Australia's most unique and rewarding healthcare environments

• Expand your clinical skills while caring for a diverse and complex patient population

• Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Central Australia

• Visit iconic attractions including Uluru, Kings Canyon, West MacDonnell National Park, and Standley Chasm

• Enjoy an unforgettable outback lifestyle while advancing your nursing career

What you'll need

• Current AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse Division 1)

• Minimum 2 years post-graduate Emergency Department or Intensive Care nursing experience

• Demonstrated experience working in a high-acuity Emergency Department and/or ICU

• ALS certification highly regarded

• Triage experience preferred for Emergency Department applicants

• Ability to work confidently in a fast-paced acute environment

• 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 demands of delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you'll receive consistent support, reliable pay, and access to rewarding contract opportunities across Australia. We're committed to helping you build a career that offers flexibility, professional growth, and genuine work-life balance.

For a confidential discussion or to apply

Tim Brown
[email protected]
0429 925 828