Registered Nurse - Primary Health- Full-Time & Part-Time positions available

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Salary packaging – novated leasing

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive and friendly environment

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Queensland is seeking Registered Nurses for full-time and part-time roles. Successful candidates will be part of a multidisciplinary team, responsible for providing high-quality, person-centred care to detainees. This position requires at least five years of clinical experience and AHPRA registration. Benefits include salary packaging, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• At least five years of clinical experience as a registered nurse, including hands-on patient care.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and plan appropriate care.
• Administer medications and carry out health promotions.
• Deliver person-centred, high-quality care to detainees.
• Deliver care with respect for dignity, culture, values and rights.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Decision-making abilities

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

AHPRA registered nurse (General unrestricted registration)

Job description

Registered Nurse - Primary Health (Full‑Time & Part‑Time)

Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a major provider of healthcare services across Australia, including allied health, primary care, recruitment, NDIS, care services, and training. In December 2024, we commenced providing health, mental health and wellbeing services across the on‑shore Immigration Detention network. Our team, which includes nurses, general practitioners and allied health professionals, offers a wide range of healthcare services to detainees, such as triaging, medication, wound management, immunisation and other clinical procedures. HCA also introduced a Virtual Care Centre (VCC), a 24/7 remote healthcare service that enhances onsite care for detainees.

Employment Type: Part‑time and full‑time positions available.
Compensation: Above award hourly rates, plus applicable penalty rates.

In this role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team dedicated to delivering person‑centred, high‑quality and safe care. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, planning, implementing and evaluating care to improve the health outcomes and overall wellbeing of individuals in detention. You will perform a broad range of clinical responsibilities including immunisations, blood collection, wound care, health assessments, care planning, medication administration and health promotion and education. Delivering care that honours the dignity, culture, values, beliefs and rights of detainees while fostering a respectful and inclusive environment is essential.

Qualifications:

• AHPRA registered nurse (General unrestricted registration).
• At least five years of clinical experience as a registered nurse, including hands‑on patient care in an operational setting (non‑telehealth).
• Strong ability to prioritise tasks, work independently and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking and sound decision‑making abilities.
• Adaptability and flexibility to respond to changing circumstances and meet evolving needs of detainees.

What we offer:

• Free onsite parking.
• Be part of a well‑respected Australian‑based organisation of more than 1000 employees including doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.
• Salary packaging – novated leasing available with Smart Group.
• Career advancement opportunities as HCA grows exponentially.
• Supportive, friendly environment with inclusive benefits.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and providing a safe working environment.

If you have any queries, please contact Renata Lage on [e-mail] or 0477 871 590.