Overview
MARS Healthcare is recruiting experienced Child Health Nurses with remote experience to support remote and very remote health services across Western Australia. Through partnerships with multiple services, we offer contract opportunities within well-supported, team-based clinics, delivering essential child and family health services to remote communities with established clinical governance and escalation pathways.
Up to $90 per hour + Super + Penalties. Weekly pay, commence as soon as possible. Flights, travel & accommodation provided. Salary packaging & LAFHA available. Supplied uniforms. MARS Healthcare welcome pack on commencement. We're transparent about pay, rosters, locations, and expectations - no surprises.
About the Role
You will be working within remote and very remote primary health care clinics, providing comprehensive and culturally safe care to children, families, and communities.
Key responsibilities include:
* Child health assessments and developmental checks
* Immunisations and vaccination programs
* Health education and parenting support
* Maternal and child nutrition guidance
* Early identification and management of growth, developmental, or behavioural concerns
* Community outreach and preventative health programs
These roles are team-based, supported by visiting clinicians, Aboriginal Health Workers, and established referral and retrieval pathways.
About You
To be considered, you will need:
* Full AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (no conditions)
* Experience in a child health or maternal-child nursing role
* 12 months+ experience in a remote or regional setting
* Strong clinical judgement and decision-making skills
* Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a multidisciplinary team
* BLS or ALS certification
* Current Australian driver's licence
* REC (desirable)
* MEC (desirable)
* Full working rights in Australia
* Ability to commit to a 4–12 week contract
Contract Details
* Start dates: March, April & May 2026. We have contracts starting ASAP!
* Contract length: 4–12 weeks
* Location: Multiple remote and very remote WA communities
* Extensions: Possible depending on service needs
Onboarding & Support with MARS Healthcare
* Streamlined onboarding, typically completed within 24–48 hours once compliance (including HPI-I) is confirmed
* One dedicated MARS Healthcare consultant, providing support before, during, and after your contract
Why Work With MARS Healthcare?
MARS Healthcare is a specialist healthcare recruitment agency focused on quality placements, transparency, and long-term partnerships.
* Honest conversations about roles and clinical environments
* Clear and upfront pay and conditions
* One consistent point of contact
* Strong clinician advocacy and ongoing support
We don't aim to work with everyone - we aim to work well with the clinicians we place.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Child Health Nurse with remote experience available for contracts across WA, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact: ************@marsrecruitment.com.au | Call or WhatsApp: 0412 697 ***
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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