Remote Area Nurse (RAN) - QLD | Remote Community Health Contracts | Travel & Acc
- Deliver primary health care in remote Queensland communities
- Provide culturally safe care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients
- Support Emergency Nurses transitioning into Remote Area Nursing
Remote Area Nurse (RAN) - QLD | Remote Community Health Contracts | Travel & Accommodation Provided
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse based in Brisbane, or or anywhere else in Australia / NZ, and are looking to step outside the hospital walls? Limelight People is recruiting Remote Area Nurses (RANs) for 4-12 week contract roles across remote Queensland.
Work in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and remote clinics across the Far North, Central and Outback Queensland, delivering primary health care where it's needed most. We also support Emergency Nurses transitioning into Remote Area Nursing for the first time.
Locations include
Torres and Cape; Pormpuraaw, Kowanyama, Hopevale, Coconut Island, Boigu Island etc
North West; Camooweal, Burketown etc
Central West; Boulia, Jundah, Bedourie etc
South West; Bollen, Morven etc
About the Role
- 4-12 week Remote Area Nursing contracts, with extensions often available
- Primary health care delivery in Aboriginal Community Health Clinics and remote outposts
- On-call / after-hours responsibilities depending on site
- Transition support available for Emergency Nurses new to remote practice
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver primary health care, chronic disease management and acute presentations autonomously
- Respond to emergency and urgent care presentations in a low-resource setting
- Provide culturally safe, community-centred care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients
- Work collaboratively with Aboriginal Health Workers and visiting specialist teams
- Maintain accurate clinical records and support health promotion initiatives
Skills & Experience Required
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (unrestricted)
- Recent Emergency Department, primary health or urgent care experience
- Remote or rural nursing experience highly desirable
- ALS / PALS, REC and MEC certifications
- Pharmacotherapeutics qualification
- Vaccination provider certificate
- RIPERN or FLECC qualification highly desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications in Remote Health Practice, Primary Health Care or Midwifery highly regarded
- National Police Check and up-to-date vaccination records
What's on Offer
- FREE travel and accommodation for the length of your contract
- Competitive agency pay rates
- Contracts across remote QLD communities
- A dedicated consultant who understands RAN placements and remote practice
- Guided transition and upskilling support for nurses new to remote area nursing
About Limelight People
Limelight People is a specialist healthcare recruitment agency connecting experienced nurses and midwives with well-matched contract roles across regional and remote Australia. We manage the logistics, travel, accommodation and compliance, so you can focus on delivering great patient care, wherever the contract takes you.
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How to Apply
Click Apply now, or contact one of our specialist consultants directly for a confidential chat:
Danielle Kirby — Principal Consultant, Nursing & Midwifery
dk@limelightpeople.com.au
0439 586 277
Carly Green — Principal Consultant, Nursing & Midwifery
cg@limelightpeople.com.au
0450 157 144
www.limelightpeople.com.au
Consultant
Danielle Kirby
Principal Consultant, Nursing & Midwifery
0439 586 277
dk@limelightpeople.com.au
Reference number: 4065191DK
Profession:Healthcare & MedicalNursing - Remote Area Nurse (RAN)
Company: Limelight People
Date posted: 7th Oct, 2026
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