Registered & Enrolled Nurse - Aged Care

Healthcare Australia; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Weekly pay

Free uniform

ID badge

24/7 support

Professional development

Job summary

Healthcare Australia is seeking experienced Aged Care Registered Nurses (RN) and Aged Care Enrolled Nurses (EN) to join our Cairns-based agency team. Work across residential aged care facilities with flexible agency shifts and competitive pay rates.

You will provide high-quality clinical care to residents, administer medications, and support assessments within a multidisciplinary team. Requires current AHPRA registration and at least 12 months in residential aged care; full Australian working

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Enrolled Nurse (EN).
• Minimum 12 months recent residential aged care experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and nursing skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to aged care residents.
• Medication administration and interventions within scope of practice.
• Monitor and respond to changes in resident conditions.
• Support assessments, care planning and clinical documentation.
• Promote resident wellbeing, dignity and independence.
• Maintain infection control and aged care quality standards.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and care teams.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Residential aged care experience

Nursing skills

Communication

Job description

Healthcare Australia (HCA), Australia’s largest healthcare workforce provider, is seeking experienced Aged Care Registered Nurses (RN) and Aged Care Enrolled Nurses (EN) to join our growing 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, regular agency work or improved work-life balance, Healthcare Australia has opportunities available now.

Why Join Healthcare Australia?

• Competitive RN & EN agency pay rates
• Weekly pay plus QuickPay on eligible shifts
• $500 RN Sign-On Bonus*
• Flexible shifts to suit your availability
• Ongoing work across leading aged care facilities
• Choose when and where you work
• Manage your roster and availability through the eHCA app
• Free uniform and ID badge
• 24/7 clinical and operational support
• Reward and recognition programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Australia’s largest healthcare workforce provider

About the Role

As an Aged Care Registered Nurse or Aged Care Enrolled Nurse, you will provide high-quality clinical care to residents across a variety of residential aged care facilities throughout Cairns.

Working within multidisciplinary care teams, you will support residents while delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality nursing care to aged care residents
• Medication administration and clinical interventions within scope of practice
• Monitoring and responding to changes in resident conditions
• Supporting assessments, care planning and clinical documentation
• Promoting resident wellbeing, dignity and independence
• Maintaining infection control and aged care quality standards
• Building positive relationships with residents, families and care teams
• 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 assessment and nursing skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• A resident-focused and compassionate approach to care
• Ability to adapt to different aged care environments
• Flexibility to work day, afternoon and night shifts
• Full Australian working rights

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 leading healthcare recruitment and workforce solutions provider. We connect qualified nurses with rewarding opportunities across aged care, hospitals, disability services and community care nationwide.
With flexible work options, competitive pay rates, reliable shifts and ongoing support, we help healthcare professionals build rewarding careers while achieving genuine work-life balance.