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Registered and Enrolled Nurse - Acute

Australia Healthcare Australia Approximately AUD $40–$65 per hour, or around AUD $80,000–$125,000 per year for full-time equivalent work, depending on registration level, experience, location, shift penalties, and contract type.*
Job Description

Healthcare Australia is seeking Registered and Enrolled Nurses for acute-care assignments across Australian hospitals and health services. Registered Nurses generally require current AHPRA registration, relevant acute-care experience, clinical competency, and the legal right to work in Australia. Enrolled Nurses must hold appropriate NMBA registration and work within their scope under RN supervision. Candidates are expected to provide safe, evidence-based patient care, administer and document treatments, communicate effectively with patients and multidisciplinary teams, and respond calmly in changing clinical situations. Flexibility for day, evening, night, weekend, and public-holiday shifts is commonly required. Current immunisation records, police checks, references, and mandatory training may also be requested.

Company Info

Healthcare Australia is a national healthcare recruitment and workforce solutions provider. The company connects nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, support workers, and other healthcare specialists with hospitals, aged-care services, community providers, and health organisations. Its services may include temporary staffing, permanent recruitment, workforce management, training, and support for healthcare facilities experiencing short- or long-term staffing needs. For nurses, Healthcare Australia can offer access to casual shifts, contracts, and permanent opportunities in metropolitan, regional, and remote locations. Requirements vary by assignment but commonly include current professional registration, relevant experience, compliance checks, and evidence of required vaccinations and qualifications. Nurses should confirm the exact pay rate, penalties, accommodation arrangements, travel support, and employment conditions for each advertised position before accepting an assignment.

Destination Guide

Australia offers strong opportunities for registered and enrolled nurses in hospitals, aged care, community health, mental health, disability services, and regional or remote healthcare. Major cities provide diverse employers and facilities, while rural areas may offer higher demand, incentives, and broader clinical experience. Australian culture is generally informal, multicultural, and work-life focused, with strong workplace safety and professional standards. Lifestyle options range from beaches and outdoor sports to vibrant city life, regional communities, and national parks; living costs are highest in Sydney, Melbourne, and other major cities. Overseas nurses usually need registration with AHPRA and may require qualification assessment, English-language evidence, and competency testing. Common visa pathways include employer-sponsored visas, skilled visas, and working-holiday options where eligible. Before relocating, check registration, visa conditions, insurance, tax, accommodation, transport, and state-specific employment requirements.

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