Registered Nurse

Serco; Puckapunyal; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Scrubs included

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Serco in Victoria is seeking a Casual Registered Nurse for Puckapunyal Health Centre. Join a multidisciplinary team delivering primary healthcare to Defence members in a unique, on-base setting.

This casual role involves shift work, including weekends, with predictable hours and access to parking and scrubs. You’ll contribute to vaccination programs, health assessments, and holistic patient care within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum one year RN experience in acute care, primary health care or military setting.
• Current CPR certification (HLTAID009).
• Australian Citizenship required (Baseline Security Clearance).
• Commitment to CPD and ethical, patient-centred care.
• Ability to work a 24/7 roster.
• Primarily Monday–Sunday shifts (AM/PM/Night).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality primary healthcare, including health assessments and vaccinations.
• Monitor and manage patients in a low-dependency ward setting.
• Collaborate with GPs, physios, mental health clinicians and dental professionals.
• Support Defence members through injury recovery, chronic condition management, and preventative care.

Skills

Unrestricted AHPRA RN

CPD commitment

24/7 roster ability

Education

RN qualification

Job description

Victoria – Registered Nurse – Puckapunyal Health Centre – Casual

Are you a passionate nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting?

We’re seeking Registered Nurses who are keen to join a multidisciplinary team and deliver high quality care to Defence members

What’s On Offer

• Work-life balance – predictable hours, finish on time, Christmas & New Year Leave
• Safe, respectful environment – professional, health focused patient cohort
• Collaborative team – feel valued and supported in a multidisciplinary team
• Quality patient centred care – make a real impact
• Civilian role – be part of the mission without wearing the uniform
• Practical perks – free parking and scrubs
• Wellbeing support – mental health resources and lifestyle discounts

About Puckapunyal Health Centre

Puckapunyal Military Area is located approximately 13km west of Seymour. This was first used as a mobilisation and training area during WWI and by 1939, and was formally established in the early 1940’s. It is home to the Headquarters of the Combined Arms Training Centre, Army Knowledge Centre and Schools of Artillery & Transport. The health centre services up to 4000 Defence members and provides primary medical, aviation medical, nursing, physiotherapy, dental, pharmaceutical and mental health. There is a 12 bed low dependency ward which operates 24/7. The standard operating hours are 07:30 – 15:30 Monday – Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on-call shifts).

This is a casual role that involves shift work and weekend work.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver high quality primary healthcare, including health assessments and vaccinations or monitor and manage patients in a low dependency ward setting
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including general practitioners, physios, mental health clinicians, and dental professionals
• Support Defence members through injury recovery, chronic condition management, and preventative care

What You Bring

• Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum one year Registered Nurse experience in acute care, primary health care or military setting
• Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)
• Australian Citizenship required (Baseline Security Clearance)
• Commitment to CPD and ethical, patient centred care
• Ability to work a 24/7 roster
• This role is primarily Monday to Sunday (AM, PM and Night Shift) within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Who We Are

Serco supports governments by delivering essential services across defence, health, justice, maritime and community services.

Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations.