Registered Nurse – Acute

Healthcare Australia; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform and ID badge provided

Weekly pay

Sign-On Bonus (T&Cs apply)

eHCA App for shifts

Employee referral rewards

Job summary

Healthcare Australia is seeking experienced Registered Nurses for flexible agency shifts across Newcastle and surrounding areas. Join a trusted national provider, access ongoing opportunities in public and private hospitals, and enjoy the freedom to choose when and where you work while earning competitive agency rates with weekly pay.

As an Agency RN, you will deliver safe, high-quality patient care across acute settings, work with multidisciplinary teams, and maintain essential registrations

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Minimum 2 years recent Acute Care hospital experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different hospital environments.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessments and clinical monitoring
• Medication administration and IV therapy
• Delivering evidence-based nursing care
• Clinical documentation and care planning
• Collaborating with medical and healthcare teams
• Supporting positive patient outcomes and safety standards

Skills

AHPRA RN

Acute care experience

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

Healthcare Australia (HCA), Australia’s largest healthcare workforce provider, is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RN) for flexible agency shifts across Newcastle and surrounding areas.

Join a trusted national healthcare provider and access ongoing opportunities in leading public and private hospitals. Enjoy the freedom to choose when and where you work while earning competitive agency rates and receiving weekly pay.

Whether you’re looking for extra shifts, full-time agency work, or greater work-life balance, Healthcare Australia gives you the flexibility and support to work your way.

Why Join Healthcare Australia?

• Flexible agency shifts that fit your lifestyle
• Competitive RN pay rates with weekly pay
• QuickPay available on eligible shifts
• $500 RN Sign-On Bonus (T&Cs apply)
• Ongoing work across Newcastle’s leading hospitals
• Manage and book shifts through the eHCA App
• Work across a variety of acute hospital settings
• Dedicated nursing consultants available 24/7
• Free uniform and ID badge provided
• Employee referral rewards and incentive programs

About the Role

As an Agency Registered Nurse, you will provide safe, high-quality patient care across a range of acute healthcare environments while working alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Patient assessments and clinical monitoring
• Medication administration and IV therapy
• Delivering evidence-based nursing care
• Clinical documentation and care planning
• Collaborating with medical and healthcare teams
• Supporting positive patient outcomes and safety standards

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Minimum 2 years recent Acute Care hospital experience
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Current National Police Check
• Current NSW Working With Children Check
• Up-to-date vaccination records and compliance documentationFull Australian working rights
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to different hospital environments

Why Nurses Choose HCA

For more than 50 years, Healthcare Australia has connected nurses with rewarding healthcare opportunities across Australia. As the nation’s leading healthcare recruitment and workforce provider, we offer flexible work options, consistent shifts, competitive rates and genuine career support.

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