Registered & Enrolled Nurse - Aged Care

Healthcare Australia · Cairns City QLD 4870 · Casual/Holiday
Posted 11d ago

Registered & Enrolled Nurse - Aged Care

Healthcare Australia
Cairns City QLD 4870

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Casual/Holiday

~$89k - $340k pro rata(Estimated)
$45.00 - $172.00 p/h
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Deliver high-quality nursing care to aged care residents.
  • Administer medication and monitor resident conditions.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote resident wellbeing.

Healthcare Australia (HCA), Australia’s largest healthcare workforce provider, is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) and Enrolled Nurses (ENs) to join our growing aged care agency team across Cairns.

With strong demand across residential aged care facilities, we offer ongoing agency shifts, competitive pay rates and the flexibility to choose when and where you work. Whether you’re looking for extra income, consistent agency work or better work-life balance, HCA provides the support and opportunities to help you succeed.

Why Join Healthcare Australia?

  • Flexible aged care shifts to suit your lifestyle
  • Competitive RN & EN agency pay rates
  • Weekly pay plus QuickPay on eligible shifts
  • $500 RN Sign-On Bonus*
  • Ongoing reward and incentive programs
  • Consistent shifts across Cairns aged care facilities
  • Manage and accept shifts through the eHCA app
  • Free uniform and ID badge
  • 24/7 clinical and operational support
  • Work with Australia’s leading healthcare staffing provider

About the Role

As an Aged Care Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse, you will deliver safe, person-centred care to residents across a variety of residential aged care facilities throughout Cairns.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Delivering high-quality nursing care to aged care residents
  • Medication administration and clinical interventions within scope of practice
  • Monitoring, assessing and responding to changes in resident conditions
  • Supporting care planning, assessments and clinical documentation
  • Building positive relationships with residents, families and care teams
  • Maintaining infection control and aged care quality standards
  • Promoting resident wellbeing, dignity and independence
  • Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

About You To be successful, you will have:

  • Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse
  • Minimum 12 months’ recent residential aged care experience
  • Strong clinical, communication and time management skills
  • Ability to adapt to different aged care environments
  • A caring, professional and resident-focused approach
  • Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including morning, afternoon and night duty

Essential Requirements

  • Current AHPRA registration
  • Current National Police Check
  • Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Up-to-date vaccinations and compliance documentation
  • Full Australian working rights

About Healthcare Australia

Healthcare Australia is Australia’s largest healthcare workforce provider, delivering workforce solutions across aged care, hospitals, disability services and community care nationwide.

We are committed to providing our workforce with flexible employment opportunities, competitive pay rates, reliable shifts and ongoing support while helping healthcare professionals build rewarding careers.

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Aged Care Registered Nurse or Aged Care Enrolled Nurse looking for flexible agency shifts in Cairns, apply today.
Enjoy competitive pay, weekly pay, ongoing work and the freedom to choose shifts that suit your lifestyle with Healthcare Australia.

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Skills

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AdaptableAhpra registrationClinical documentationClinical skillsEmpathyFlexibility to work various shiftsInfection controlMedication administrationResident-focused approachResidential aged care experienceTime management

Perks & benefits

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$500 rn sign-on bonusFlexible aged care shiftsWeekly pay plus quickpay on eligible shifts

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