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Registered and Enrolled Nurse - Medical and Surgical Wards

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

Healthcare Australia is seeking Registered and Enrolled Nurses for medical and surgical wards across Australia. Registered Nurses generally require current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration, relevant acute-care experience, strong clinical assessment and medication-management skills, and current mandatory checks, immunisations and certifications. Enrolled Nurses require appropriate NMBA registration and work under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Candidates are expected to deliver safe, patient-centred care, communicate effectively with patients and multidisciplinary teams, maintain accurate documentation, follow infection-control and workplace-safety procedures, and work flexible shifts including nights, weekends and public holidays. Hospitals may also require recent clinical references, a police check and evidence of the right to work in Australia.

Company Info

Healthcare Australia is a national health and community-care workforce provider that connects nurses, midwives, doctors, allied-health professionals and support workers with hospitals, aged-care organisations, disability services and other healthcare settings. The company offers permanent, temporary, casual, contract and travel assignments across Australia, supported by recruitment, compliance and workforce-management teams. For nurses, Healthcare Australia can provide access to varied clinical environments, flexible rostering and opportunities in metropolitan, regional and remote locations. Placement requirements commonly include professional registration, identity and work-right checks, vaccinations, screening and verified references. As an agency, the exact duties, pay conditions and benefits can vary according to the host facility, state or territory, award, shift pattern and employment arrangement. Candidates should confirm these details directly with the recruiter before accepting an assignment.

Destination Guide

Australia offers strong opportunities for Registered and Enrolled Nurses in public and private hospitals, aged care, disability services, community health and rural or remote facilities. Major cities provide diverse clinical roles, while regional areas may offer incentives and faster access to vacancies. The culture is generally informal, multicultural and safety-focused, with clear workplace rights and professional standards. Lifestyle choices range from beaches and outdoor sports to vibrant arts, food and café scenes; distances between cities can be considerable. Nurses usually need NMBA/AHPRA registration, verified qualifications, English-language evidence where applicable, health checks and a suitable visa. Common options include employer-sponsored visas, skilled visas and working-holiday arrangements for eligible nationalities, although conditions vary. Plan for accommodation, transport, insurance, tax, registration costs and initial living expenses. Check current requirements with the Australian Department of Home Affairs and AHPRA before relocating.

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