Enrolled Nurse

Are you a dedicated Enrolled Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting? We’re looking for a Full time Enrolled Nurse who is keen to join a multidisciplinary team and support the delivery of high quality care to Defence members. 

What’s on offer 

• Competitive salary – attractive remuneration aligned to experience and market rates 
• Quality patient centred care – longer appointments and dedicated admin time 
• Work-life balance - with predictable hours 
• Civilian role – be part of the mission without wearing the uniform 
• Progress your learning – paid CPD leave and supported pathways into Defence specific medicine  
• Practical perks – free on-site parking and uniforms provided 
• Wellbeing support – mental health resources and lifestyle discounts 

 
About the Cairns Health Centre 
Cairns Health Centre is located at HMAS Cairns, on the northern shore of Trinity Inlet and close to the CBD of Cairns.  Members mainly conduct border controls and responsibility extending from Rockhampton to Thursday Island, providing maintenance, logistic and administrative support for Cairns fleet-based units.  The base is home to approximately 1000 Navy and civilian personnel providing primary medical, underwater medicine, dental, nursing, and mental health services. The standard operating hours of the centre are generally 0730-1600 Monday – Thursday depending on role requirements, and a half day (5.5 hours) Friday.

What you’ll do  

• Work Monday to Friday
• Deliver nursing care to Defence personnel under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse  
• Provide outpatient care, and where required support inpatient care within a health centre or hospital setting 
• Administer medications (where endorsed) in line with legislative requirements and clinical protocols 
• Assist with patient assessments, treatment plans and health promotion activities 
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality care 

What you bring 

• Current unconditional and unrestricted AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) 
• Minimum two years’ post registration nursing experience in acute care, primary healthcare or similar setting within the last five years 
• Medication endorsement (if applicable to role requirements) 
• Commitment to clinical governance, infection control and high-quality patient care 
• Current CPR certification (HLTAID009) 
• Australian Citizenship required (baseline security clearance) 
• Commitment to CPD and ongoing professional development 

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.