RN - Parkes - Acute

JPS Recruitment; Parkes; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkes District Hospitals is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its acute care team on a 10-week contract basis, running from 9 November 2026 to 17 January 2027, offering hands-on regional acute experience.

In this fixed-term role you will provide direct patient care within a multidisciplinary team, applying strong clinical assessment and communication skills to support patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse qualification with AHPRA registration.
• Demonstrated acute care experience in a hospital or acute clinical setting.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
• Flexibility and reliability to meet the demands of acute patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an acute setting within a regional hospital.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical team to manage patient needs.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and colleagues in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

AHPRA registered nurse

Acute care experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Flexibility & reliability

Education

Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

Job description

Parkes District Hospitals is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its acute care team on a 10-week contract basis. This is a fixed-term opportunity running from 9 November 2026 through to 17 January 2027, ideal for nurses looking to gain or refresh acute experience in a regional healthcare setting. You'll be working alongside an established clinical team in a hands-on acute environment where your skills and experience will make a real difference to patient outcomes.

• 10-week contract role in acute care at Parkes District Hospitals
• Opportunity to work in a regional acute setting with direct patient care responsibilities
• Fixed dates: 9 November 2026 to 17 January 2027

Preferred Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse qualification with AHPRA registration
• Demonstrated acute care experience in a hospital or acute clinical setting
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
• Flexibility and reliability to meet the demands of acute patient care

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification with current AHPRA registration
• Recent acute care experience or current practice in an acute hospital setting
• Additional certifications such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) or post-graduate acute care qualifications are advantageous