NSW's remote nursing
labour hire specialists.

We exist for one reason: to get AHPRA registered nurses into remote and rural NSW communities that need them most. Far West, Western NSW, Murrumbidgee, Hunter New England — if it's hard to fill, we specialise in it.

How we work

Three ways we get nurses
into remote communities

Remote facilities need flexibility — not a one-size solution. We offer three distinct arrangements, all designed around the realities of remote nursing: distance, accommodation, rotations, and retention.

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Rotation cover

Remote Casual & Rotation Cover

Short-notice and planned rotation cover for remote facilities. We maintain a pool of nurses specifically willing and ready to take on remote postings — FIFO or accommodation-based.

  • FIFO and drive-in/drive-out rotations
  • Accommodation-based placements supported
  • 2-week, 4-week and 6-week rotation blocks
  • Pre-briefed on remote conditions before arrival
  • We manage all payroll and compliance
  • 24-hour response for urgent remote gaps
BEST FOR: ROSTER GAPS & URGENT COVER
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Fixed-term remote contract

Sustained Remote Placement

For facilities that need a nurse committed for 3–12 months. We match nurses who want extended remote experience with your community — building familiarity and continuity of care.

  • 3, 6 or 12-month remote contracts
  • Nurse committed to your location and community
  • Remote area allowances structured into rate
  • Relocation support and settling-in guidance
  • All employment obligations covered by us
  • Replacement guarantee if nurse exits early
BEST FOR: CONTINUITY OF CARE IN COMMUNITY
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International sourcing for remote

Overseas Nurses for Remote Posts

Many internationally trained nurses — particularly from the Philippines and India — actively want to live and work in rural Australia. We match this motivation with your remote vacancy.

  • AHPRA registered before any offer is made
  • Pre-screened for remote willingness
  • Sourced from Philippines, India, UK, Ireland
  • Visa and working rights confirmed (VEVO)
  • Initial on-hire period, path to permanent
  • Accommodation and arrival briefing included
BEST FOR: LONG-TERM REMOTE WORKFORCE

Compliance managed

In remote settings,
compliance isn't optional.

Remote facilities carry greater risk when something goes wrong and the nearest backup is hours away. Every nurse we place undergoes a mandatory pre-placement check — and you receive a full compliance summary before their first shift.

AHPRA Verification

Live registration check, endorsements, conditions and notations reviewed.

National Police Check

Current (within 12 months) National Police Certificate sighted and filed.

Working Rights

Visa status and work entitlements confirmed via VEVO check for all overseas nurses.

Immunisation Status

NSW Health immunisation requirements confirmed — flu, COVID, Hep B, and others.

Reference Checks

Minimum two clinical referees contacted and documented before placement.

Professional Indemnity

Insurance coverage confirmed. We also carry our own public liability and PI cover.

Clinical roles

What remote facilities
actually need

Remote and rural NSW facilities face clinical demands that are different from metro hospitals. Nurses often work with greater autonomy, broader scope, and limited specialist backup. We source for these realities.

Generalist RN — Remote Area

Broad-scope registered nurses comfortable working across multiple wards and presenting conditions with limited specialist support on-site.

Emergency & Retrieval

ED-experienced nurses with remote retrieval awareness — essential for facilities far from tertiary trauma centres.

Mental Health — Remote

Rural and remote communities carry disproportionate mental health burden. MHCA-endorsed nurses with community mental health experience.

Aboriginal Health

Nurses with cultural competency and experience working alongside Aboriginal Health Workers in community health settings across NSW.

Midwifery — Rural

AHPRA registered midwives for rural maternity units where access to obstetric specialists is limited — critical for Far West and regional communities.

Community & Primary Health

Nurses for community health centres, outreach clinics, and home nursing programs serving dispersed remote populations.

Aged Care — Remote

Nurses for rural aged care facilities and multipurpose services where aged care and acute care are co-located under one roof.

Chronic Disease Management

Remote communities face high rates of diabetes, CVD and kidney disease. Nurses with chronic disease management experience make an immediate impact.

Where we work

The regions other agencies
won't prioritise.

Chronic nursing shortages in remote NSW are one of the most pressing issues facing the health system. We are built specifically to solve this — not as a side offering, but as our entire purpose.

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REMOTE / RURAL LHDs SERVED
FIFO
FLY-IN / FLY-OUT CAPABLE
24hr
RESPONSE FOR URGENT REMOTE

NSW HEALTH DISTRICTS WE COVER

FAR WEST

Far West LHD

Broken Hill, Wilcannia, Bourke, Cobar — Australia's most remote health district

WESTERN

Western NSW LHD

Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst, Parkes, Forbes, Mudgee and surrounding communities

MURRUMBIDGEE

Murrumbidgee LHD

Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Albury, Deniliquin and the Riverina region

HUNTER NEW ENGLAND

Hunter New England LHD

Tamworth, Armidale, Moree, Inverell — rural north-west of NSW

NORTHERN NSW

Northern NSW LHD

Lismore, Grafton, Ballina, Casino and Northern Rivers communities

MID NORTH COAST

Mid North Coast LHD

Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Kempsey and coastal rural facilities

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FIFO & Accommodation Arrangements

We source nurses specifically prepared for fly-in/fly-out rosters and accommodation-based postings. We coordinate relocation logistics and ensure nurses know what to expect before they arrive.

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International Nurses for Remote Posts

Many internationally trained nurses — particularly from the Philippines and India — actively want to work in rural and remote Australia. We match this motivation with your vacancy.

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Remote Area Incentive Packaging

We structure on-hire rates that incorporate remote area allowances, so your facility offers a compelling package without complex payroll management on your end.

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Rotation & Continuity Planning

We don't just fill one shift. We help facilities build a nurse rotation roster so remote posts stay covered across weeks and months — not just for tonight.

International pipeline

Overseas nurses who actually
want to go remote.

This is our edge. Many internationally trained nurses — particularly from the Philippines and India — are actively motivated to live in rural Australia, not just work there. We find them, credential them, and place them in the remote communities that need them.

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Philippines
Largest overseas-trained nurse source for Australia
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India
Strong English proficiency, large RN graduate pool
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United Kingdom
Comparable health system, fast AHPRA pathway
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Ireland
Strong migration interest in Australia post-Brexit
All overseas nurses placed by Health Plus International are AHPRA registered and hold valid Australian working rights before any engagement with your facility.
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Nurse identified & assessed overseas

We partner with local recruiters and nursing associations in source countries to identify qualified, interested candidates.

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AHPRA application supported

We guide the nurse through the AHPRA overseas-trained registration process, including skills assessment and English requirements.

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Visa and working rights confirmed

We confirm working rights via VEVO and advise on visa pathways (485, TSS 482, or permanent skilled migration).

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Pre-placement compliance check

Police check, immunisation records, references — all completed before the nurse is offered to your facility.

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On-hired to your facility

We are the employer. You receive a fully credentialed nurse on your roster, with all payroll obligations managed by us.

Pricing model

Remote area rates —
transparent, all-inclusive.

Remote placements involve real additional costs — travel, accommodation, allowances. We build all of this into a single on-hire rate so your facility has no surprises. Contact us for a formal remote area fee schedule.

ROTATION COVER

Remote Rotation Rate

Per rotation block — travel, accommodation and employment all included.

Charged at: Nurse award rate + remote loading + margin
  • Nurse base wage (NHHIQ Award)
  • Remote area allowance built in
  • Superannuation (11.5%)
  • Workers compensation premium
  • Travel coordination included
  • Single invoice to your facility
Get a remote rate sheet
INTERNATIONAL PIPELINE

Overseas Nurse Placement

For international nurses placed on-hire or permanently in your remote community.

Charged at: On-hire rate + one-off placement fee
  • Initial on-hire period (typically 6 months)
  • Placement fee on permanent conversion
  • AHPRA and compliance costs included
  • International sourcing pipeline managed
  • Arrival briefing and settling-in support
  • Replacement if nurse does not proceed
Discuss remote pipeline

Is your remote facility short-staffed right now?

We respond to remote facility enquiries within 24 hours. Tell us your location, the role, and your timeframe — we'll find you a nurse who's ready to go remote.

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