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Are you a passionate nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting?
We're seeking a full time Registered Nurse who is 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
Cooperative 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 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 **** Navy and civilian personnel providing primary medical, underwater medicine, dental, nursing, and mental health services.



The standard operating hours of the centre are generally ********* Monday - Thursday depending on role requirements, and a half day (5.5 hours) Friday.
What you'll do
Work Monday to Friday
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.
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