Job Description
SNSW – Registered Nurse – ACT Health Centre – Full Time ( Monday to Friday) 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
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What's On Offer
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Work-life balance – predictable hours, finish on time, Christmas & New Year Leave
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Safe, respectful environment – qualified, health focused patient cohort
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Collaborative team – feel valued and supported in a multidisciplinary team
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Quality patient centred care – make a real impact
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Civilian role – be part of the mission without wearing the uniform
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Practical perks – free parking and scrubs
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Wellbeing support – mental health resources and lifestyle discounts
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About The ACT Health Centre
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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-**** and is a large facility. It services approximately **** 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 ********* Monday to Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on-call shifts).
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What You'll Do
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Deliver high quality primary healthcare, including health assessments and vaccinations or monitor and manage patients in a low dependency ward setting
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Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including general practitioners, physios, mental health clinicians, and dental professionals
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Support Defence members through injury recovery, chronic condition management, and preventative care
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What You Bring
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Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
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Minimum one year Registered Nurse experience in acute care, primary health care or military setting
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Current CPR certification (HLTAID009)
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Australian Citizenship required (Baseline Security Clearance)
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Commitment to CPD and ethical, patient centred care
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Ability to work a 24/7 roster
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This role is primarily Monday to Friday (day shift) within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. LEAVE THIS IF ROLE IS OPD ONLY
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Who We Are
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Serco supports governments by delivering essential services across defence, health, justice, maritime and community services.
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Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations.

📌 Registered Nurse (Canberra)
🏢 Serco
📍 Canberra