Registered Nurse & Enrolled Nurse - Acute

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Sign-on bonus

Flexible shifts

Free uniform & ID badge

24/7 clinical and operational support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Healthcare Australia is seeking experienced Acute Registered Nurses and Acute Enrolled Nurses to join our agency team across Cairns. Enjoy flexible agency shifts, competitive pay, weekly pay with QuickPay on eligible shifts, a $500 RN sign-on bonus, and opportunities to work in both public and private hospitals.

You will provide high-quality patient care across Medical, Surgical and specialty wards, supporting multidisciplinary teams while delivering safe, patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as RN or EN.
• Minimum 12 months acute hospital experience.
• Recent Medical and/or Surgical nursing experience.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care in acute hospital settings.
• Conduct patient assessments and monitor clinical conditions.
• Administer medications and treatments within scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Respond effectively in fast-paced healthcare environments.
• Support positive patient outcomes and experiences.

Skills

AHPRA RN/EN registration

Acute hospital experience

Medical and/or Surgical nursing

Clinical assessment & decision-making

Communication & interpersonal skills

Adaptability to hospital environments

Shift flexibility

Australian working rights

Job description

Healthcare Australia (HCA), Australia7s largest healthcare workforce provider, is seeking experienced Acute Registered Nurses (RN) and Acute Enrolled Nurses (EN) to join our growing agency team across Cairns.

With strong demand across leading public and private hospitals, we offer flexible agency shifts, competitive pay rates and ongoing opportunities for nurses with experience in Acute Medical, Surgical and Hospital Nursing.
Whether you 27re looking for extra shifts, consistent agency work or greater work-life balance, Healthcare Australia gives you the flexibility to choose when and where you work.

Why Join Healthcare Australia?

• Competitive agency pay rates for RNs and ENs
• Weekly pay plus QuickPay on eligible shifts
• $500 RN Sign-On Bonus*
• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Ongoing work across leading Cairns hospitals
• Public and private hospital opportunities
• 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

About the Role

As an Acute Registered Nurse or Acute Enrolled Nurse, you will provide high-quality patient care across a variety of hospital settings while gaining valuable experience in diverse clinical environments.

You will work across Medical, Surgical and specialty wards, supporting multidisciplinary teams and delivering safe, patient-centred care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering evidence-based nursing care in acute hospital settings
• Conducting patient assessments and monitoring clinical conditions
• Administering medications and treatments within scope of practice
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Responding effectively in fast-paced healthcare environments
• Supporting positive patient outcomes and experiences

About You To be successful, you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse
• Minimum 12 months recent acute hospital experience
• Recent Medical and/or Surgical nursing experience
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to different hospital environments
• Flexibility to work day, afternoon and night shifts
• Full Australian working rights

Essential Requirements

• Current AHPRA registration
• Current National Police Check (within 3 years)
• Up-to-date vaccinations and compliance documentation
• Full Australian working rights

About Healthcare Australia

Healthcare Australia is Australia7s leading healthcare recruitment and workforce solutions provider. We connect qualified nurses with rewarding opportunities across hospitals, aged care, disability services and community healthcare settings nationwide.

With flexible work options, competitive pay rates, ongoing support and access to thousands of shifts across Australia, we help healthcare professionals build rewarding careers while achieving genuine work-life balance.

Apply Now

If you 27re an experienced Acute Registered Nurse, Registered Nurse, Enrolled Nurse, Medical Nurse, Surgical Nurse, Hospital Nurse or Agency Nurse, apply today and join Healthcare Australia.

Access flexible agency shifts, competitive pay rates, weekly pay and ongoing hospital opportunities across Cairns.