Registered Nurse & Enrolled Nurse – Acute & Aged Care

Healthcare Australia; Darwin; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Penalty rates

Uniform and ID badge

24/7 support

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Healthcare Australia is seeking Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses for ongoing casual, locum and contract shifts across Darwin. Roles span acute care and aged care in public and private hospitals and facilities.

Enjoy flexible rosters, competitive rates, and weekly pay with full support from Australia’s leading healthcare staffing provider. Ideal candidates have recent experience in acute or aged care, current AHPRA registration, and the ability to work AM, PM or Night Duty.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Registration as RN or EN.
• Minimum 12 months nursing experience in Acute and/or Aged Care.
• Current National Police Check.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.
• Availability across AM, PM and Night Duty; Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient- and resident-centred care.
• Conduct clinical assessments and monitor outcomes.
• Administer medications within scope of practice.
• Support multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Promote safety, dignity and wellbeing for patients and residents.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Nursing experience

Communication skills

RN/EN capable

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Registered Nurse & Enrolled Nurse – Acute & Aged Care

NT - Darwin

Work Type

Casual/Locum/Contract

$46.00 - $159.00 p/h

Listed

October 21, 2026

Healthcare Australia (HCA), Australia’s largest healthcare workforce provider, is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RN) and Enrolled Nurses (EN) for ongoing agency shifts across public and private hospitals, residential aged care facilities and healthcare services throughout Darwin.

Whether you’re experienced in acute nursing, medical and surgical wards, or aged care, HCA offers flexible work opportunities, competitive pay rates and complete control of your roster.

Why Join Healthcare Australia?

• Choose your shifts through the eHCA app
• Excellent agency rates plus penalty rates
• Weekly pay with fast and reliable processing
• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle and availability
• Ongoing shifts across hospitals and aged care facilities
• Opportunities for ad hoc shifts, block bookings and short-term contracts
• Free uniform and ID badge
• 24/7 clinical and operational support
• $500 RN Sign-On Bonus for eligible new Registered Nurses (T&Cs apply)
• Work with Australia’s leading healthcare staffing provider

About the Role

We are seeking skilled nurses with recent experience in either Acute Care or Aged Care settings.

Opportunities are available across:

Acute Care

• Medical Wards
• Surgical Wards
• General Acute Care Units
• Public and Private Hospitals
• Day Procedures and Clinic Settings

Aged Care

• Residential Aged Care Facilities
• Dementia and Memory Support Units
• High and Low Care Environments
• Clinical and Medication Management Roles

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality patient and resident-centred care
• Conducting clinical assessments and monitoring outcomes
• Administering medications within scope of practice
• Supporting multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation
• Promoting safety, dignity and wellbeing for patients and residents

About You

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse (RN Division 1) or Enrolled Nurse (EN Division 2)
• Minimum 12 months recent nursing experience in Acute Care and/or Aged Care settings
• Current National Police Check
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
• Availability across a variety of shifts including AM, PM and Night Duty
• Full Australian working rights (sponsorship not available)

About Healthcare Australia

Healthcare Australia is the nation’s largest healthcare recruitment and staffing provider, connecting nurses with rewarding opportunities across hospitals, aged care, community care and disability services nationwide.

With thousands of shifts available every week, HCA gives healthcare professionals the flexibility, support and opportunities to build a career that suits their lifestyle.