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Registered/Enrolled Nurse - Acute & Aged Care

Australia Healthcare Australia Approximately AUD $40–$70 per hour, depending on registration level, experience, shift, location, and contract type*
Job Description

Healthcare Australia is seeking Registered and Enrolled Nurses for acute and aged-care assignments across Australia. Registered Nurses generally require current AHPRA registration, relevant nursing qualifications, clinical experience, and the ability to work safely and independently. Enrolled Nurses must hold appropriate Australian registration and work within their scope of practice under supervision. Candidates should demonstrate sound clinical judgment, medication and care-planning skills, accurate documentation, effective communication, and a compassionate, patient-focused approach. Experience in acute hospitals, residential aged care, rehabilitation, or community settings is valuable. Applicants may need current immunisation records, police and employment checks, mandatory training, and evidence of work rights. Flexibility for shifts, weekends, nights, and different locations is commonly expected.

Company Info

Healthcare Australia is a major Australian healthcare workforce and staffing provider. The company connects nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, doctors, carers, and support workers with hospitals, aged-care facilities, community services, and other healthcare organisations. It offers temporary, contract, casual, and permanent employment opportunities across metropolitan, regional, and remote locations. Healthcare Australia also provides workforce solutions, training, and specialist staffing services for healthcare employers. For nurses, the organisation can provide access to varied clinical environments, flexible shift patterns, and assignments suited to different experience levels and career goals. Requirements, pay rates, onboarding processes, and available benefits vary by role, state, facility, and employment arrangement. Candidates should confirm current conditions directly with the recruiter before accepting an assignment.

Destination Guide

Australia offers strong nursing opportunities in hospitals, aged care, rehabilitation, disability services, community care, and regional or remote health services. Healthcare is an important employment sector, although registration and local experience requirements can apply. Australian culture is generally informal, multicultural, and community-minded, with emphasis on workplace safety, punctuality, and professional communication. Lifestyle varies from busy coastal cities to quieter regional communities, with beaches, national parks, outdoor sports, and diverse food and arts scenes. Registered nurses usually need assessment and registration through AHPRA and the relevant nursing board; visa options may include employer sponsorship, skilled visas, or temporary work visas, depending on eligibility. Relocating involves budgeting for rent, transport, health cover, registration, police checks, and initial living costs. Regional placements may offer accommodation or incentives, but conditions should be confirmed in writing.

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