Registered Nurse

Region – Registered Nurse – ACT Health Centre – Fulltime

 ACT Base, Campbell, ACT Healthcare 

Are you a passionate nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting? 
We’re seeking Registered Nurses who are keen to join a multidisciplinary team and deliver high quality care to Defence members 
 
What’s on offer 

• Work-life balance – predictable hours, finish on time, Christmas & New Year Leave 

• Safe, respectful environment – professional, health focused patient cohort 

• Collaborative team – feel valued and supported in a multidisciplinary team 

• Quality patient centred care – make a real impact 

• Civilian role – be part of the mission without wearing the uniform 

• Practical perks – free parking and scrubs 

• Wellbeing support – mental health resources and lifestyle discounts  

About the ACT Health Centre 

Home to the Department of Defence Headquarters, Airforce Headquarters and Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) which is a tri-service military academy.  The Health Centre opened mid-2022 and is a large facility.  It services approximately 7000 military personnel, including trainee officers from both ADFA and Royal Military College.  There is a 24-bed low dependency ward which operates 24/7.  Services provided include primary medical, aviation & underwater medical, nursing, dental, mental health, pharmaceutical and physiotherapy. Defence Force Recruitment for medical officers is in addition to health centre roles.  Standard hours of operation are generally 0800-1600 Monday to Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on-call shifts).  

What you’ll do 

• Deliver high quality primary healthcare, including health assessments and vaccinations or monitor and manage patients in a low dependency ward setting 

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including general practitioners, physios, mental health clinicians, and dental professionals 

• Support Defence members through injury recovery, chronic condition management, and preventative care 

What you bring 

• Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse 

• Minimum one year Registered Nurse experience in acute care, primary health care or military setting 

• Current CPR certification (HLTAID009) 

• Australian Citizenship required (Baseline Security Clearance) 

• Commitment to CPD and ethical, patient centred care 

• Ability to work a 24/7 roster  

Who we are 

Serco supports governments by delivering essential services across defence, health, justice, maritime and community services. 

 
Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations. 

Interested? Contact Krista Lucre on 0475 958 815 or Krista.Lucre@serco-ap.com for a confidential chat. 

 
Apply now.