Registered Nurse

Serco; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Safe environment

Collaborative team

Patient-centred care

Civilian role

Free parking

Scrubs provided

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Oakey Health Centre on a permanent part-time basis (0.6 FTE / 22.5 hours per week). You’ll deliver high-quality primary care to Defence members in a collaborative, civilian environment.

The role requires an unrestricted AHPRA RN registration, CPR, and a minimum of one year of RN experience across acute, primary care, or military settings, with a Wednesday–Friday roster and 7:00 am–4:30 pm shifts.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum one year of RN experience in acute care, primary healthcare or military settings.
• Current CPR certification (HLTAID009).
• Australian Citizenship required for Baseline Security Clearance.
• Commitment to CPD and ethical, patient-centred care.
• Availability for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday roster.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality primary healthcare, including health assessments and vaccinations.
• Monitor patients in a low-dependency ward setting and provide health promotion.
• Collaborate with GPs, physiotherapists, mental health clinicians and dental staff.
• Support Defence members with injury recovery, chronic condition management, and prevention.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

CPD commitment

Ethical patient-centred care

Roster availability

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Job description

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

We’re seeking a Registered Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team at Oakey Health Centre on a permanent part-time basis (0.6 FTE / 22.5 hours per week), delivering high-quality care to Defence members in a supportive and collaborative environment.

This position requires availability to work Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with shifts rostered within the Health Centre's operating hours of 7:00 am to 4:30 pm.

What’s on offer

• Work-life balance – predictable part-time roster, 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 the Health Centre

Oakey Health Centre is located at the Army Aviation Centre (AAC), just 3 km outside Oakey, and supports approximately 500 Defence personnel from an adult population. The Health Centre provides a range of primary healthcare services and operates Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm.

What you’ll do

• Deliver high-quality primary healthcare, including health assessments, vaccinations, and health promotion activities
• Monitor and manage patients in a low-dependency ward setting as required
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including general practitioners, physiotherapists, mental health clinicians, and dental professionals
• Support Defence members through injury recovery, chronic condition management, and preventative healthcare
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality improvement initiatives

What you bring

• Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum one year of Registered Nurse experience in acute care, primary healthcare, or a military setting
• Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)
• Australian Citizenship (required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance)
• Commitment to CPD and ethical, patient-centred care
• Availability to work the required roster of Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

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 nationwide.

Impact a better future — with Serco.