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Registered and Enrolled Nurse - Patient Transport

Australia Healthcare Australia Approximately AUD $40–$65 per hour, depending on registration level, experience, shift penalties and employment type.*
Job Description

This role involves transporting patients safely between hospitals, healthcare facilities and other locations while providing appropriate nursing care during transit. Registered Nurses require current Australian registration with AHPRA, while Enrolled Nurses require current registration and appropriate clinical experience. Candidates should have strong communication, observation and patient-handling skills, understand infection-control and manual-handling procedures, and be able to respond calmly to changing clinical needs. A current driver’s licence, relevant immunisations, police and background checks, and the ability to work varied shifts may be required. The successful candidate is expected to provide respectful, reliable and patient-centred care, complete accurate documentation, work cooperatively with clinical teams, and maintain safety, privacy and professional standards.

Company Info

Healthcare Australia is a major Australian healthcare recruitment and workforce-solutions provider. The company connects hospitals, aged-care services, community providers and other healthcare organisations with nurses, medical professionals, allied health workers and support staff. It offers permanent, temporary, casual and contract opportunities across metropolitan, regional and remote locations. Healthcare Australia also provides staffing services, workforce management, training and professional support to help clients meet changing workforce demands. For nurses, the organisation can provide access to varied assignments, flexible scheduling and opportunities to develop experience across different clinical environments. Requirements vary by role and state, but commonly include relevant Australian registration, identity and compliance checks, immunisation evidence and clinical experience. As an employer or agency partner, Healthcare Australia generally expects dependable attendance, professional conduct, safe practice and a strong commitment to patient-centred care.

Destination Guide

Australia offers nursing opportunities across public and private hospitals, aged care, community health, patient transport and regional services. Major job markets include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra, while regional and remote areas may offer incentives and less competition. The culture is generally informal, multicultural and outdoor-oriented, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance. Lifestyle options range from beaches and large cities to quieter regional communities, although housing and living costs can be high in major capitals. Nurses usually need AHPRA registration and evidence of qualifications, English proficiency and professional experience. Visa options may include employer-sponsored pathways, skilled visas and working holiday arrangements, subject to eligibility and occupation lists. Relocating workers should budget for accommodation, transport, health insurance where required, registration costs and police checks. Researching state registration rules and securing employment before arrival can make the move easier.