Region – Registered Nurse – ACT Health Centre – 0.6

ACT Base, Canberra , 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 & Current 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 XX 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
- This role is primarily Monday to Friday (day shift) within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. LEAVE THIS IF ROLE IS OPD ONLY

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 [email protected] for a confidential chat.

Apply now.

📌 Registered Nurse (Reid)
🏢 Serco
📍 Reid