RURAL and remote nursing jobs across SA
Looking for a new adventure and change of pace?
If you want a new challenge and a change of pace we can place you in regional, rural and remote nursing jobs across South Australia. We’ll look after you with competitive pay, careful role matching, and help throughout your placement.
We recruit experienced:
- Registered nurses (RN) with rural generalist skills
- Remote area nurses (RAN)
- Enrolled nurses (EN)
- Registered midwives (RM)
- Dual-qualified nurse midwives (RN/RM)
If you tick all the boxes we can find an adventure that suits your lifestyle and career goals!
country townS, bush clinics or regional hospitals
We carefully match your skills and experience with the role and facility.
That means if you are just starting out, you could be placed in a general ward of a regional hospital to help broaden your skills. Or you may have what it takes to operate in rural clinics and more remote settings.
Not sure what to expect in each setting? Learn what the difference is between regional, rural and remote nursing.
WHERE YOU CAN WORK IN SA
We have roles across the state, from larger regional cities to smaller towns with fewer services like Port Lincoln and Mount Gambier – or somewhere really off the beaten track like Coober Pedy or Kangaroo Island. Wherever you are based, you'll get valuable experience, make a real difference and have memories to cherish for life!
The Limestone Coast is all about quiet seaside towns, and some of South Australia’s best food and wine. On your days off, you could be swimming near the Blue Lake in Mount Gambier, exploring ancient caves in Naracoorte, or winding down with a glass of red in Coonawarra. It's the home of their world-class Cabernet Sauvignon - or Cab Sav, and worth stopping for.. Along the coast, it’s fresh seafood, rugged views, and long, quiet beach walks. It’s a place that's the perfect mix of nature, flavour, and space – giving you a fresh perspective while you add to your skills and CV.
In Adelaide, everything feels close by – from the small city energy, to beach mornings, and the rolling hills that border the suburbs.You could start your day with coffee in the CBD, spend an afternoon by the water in Glenelg, then head up into the Adelaide Hills for cool-air views, wineries, and quiet country towns. Weekends might mean exploring legendary cellar doors in McLaren Vale, the Germanic vibes of Hahndorf or escaping further south to coastal spots like Victor Harbor. It’s a setting that gives you variety without the rush of the big smoke – letting you shape a lifestyle that balances career growth with great food, nature, and easy coastal living.
This part of South Australia feels wide open and easygoing – farmland, coastal drives, with mountains stretching out in every direction. Days off are all about exploring world-class cellar doors through the Barossa, heading to the Yorke Peninsula for beach time, or slowing things down in the Clare Valley with scenic rides and looong lunches. There’s also heritage towns and quiet country roads that make it easy to wander and get lost. It’s a region that lets you mix coastal living with wine country and open space – all while building your experience in regional clinical settings that support strong, well-rounded career growth.
South Australia is big sky country - think red dirt, farming towns and remote communities where the pace is slower and the landscapes are unforgettable. Between shifts, you could be hiking the Flinders Ranges, taking in the scale of Wilpena Pound, or heading further out to places like Coober Pedy and Lake Eyre - real bucket-list experiences. It’s the kind of environment that pushes you out of your comfort zone in the best way. Working in these settings builds real capability and confidence – giving you hands-on experience that can seriously shape your career, while living an outback lifestyle that's totally unique.
What skills and experience do you need?
You'll need the right experience, skills, and a sense of adventure for these types of roles – and the ability to think on your feet. A love for adventure and a passion for making a difference are also a must!
Regional roles are in well-equipped facilities, serving communities in vibrant towns. Here you will need a minimum of two years of clinical experience after graduating. Additional certifications are a bonus but not essential. For rural and remote roles you will need more experience in primary health clinics and small rural facilities. Additional certifications and/or training are also often required to be eligible.
In terms of specialties, facilities in South Australia need:
- Acute care
- Aged care
- Mental health
- Surgical and theatre nurses
- Renal
- Emergency Department (ED)
- High Dependency Unit (HDU)
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
WHY CHOOSE US?
Expand your career and horizons
Enjoy new challenges to build your skills, independence and confidence. You'll have to think on your feet and be adaptable to make a real difference to the health and well-being of your local community.
Ongoing training and development
We provide access to training programs to help you upskill and advance your nursing career. There's up to $1000* towards accredited, recognised professional development, and immunisation and midwifery courses.
Explore South Australia
See places off the beaten track - and get paid to do it! From stunning coastal towns, to bustling regional centre's - there's an adventure waiting for you.
Flexibility and choice
We have long and short-term placements, allowing you to choose assignments that fit your schedule and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for a few weeks’ work or a longer commitment, we have roles to suit your needs.
Personalised candidate care
You’re more than just a candidate to us — that means we get to know you personally. And because we’ve been doing this so long we are really good at pairing you with the right facility, and helping you settle into your new role.
Competitive agency pay rates
We offer competitive pay based on your skills, experience, the role and location. Agency rates also mean you get paid every week, and the rates are higher.
Start your rural and remote nursing adventure today!
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