Job Description

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Company Descriptionn

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Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a major provider of healthcare services across Australia, including allied health, primary care, recruitment, NDIS, care services, and training.

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In December 2024, we began providing health, mental health, and wellbeing services across the onshore Immigration Detention network. Our team of nurses, general practitioners, and allied health professionals offer a range of healthcare services, including health assessments, chronic disease management, health promotion, wound management, immunizations, and other primary health interventions. HCA also launched a 24/7 Virtual Care Centre (VCC), offering remote healthcare through telehealth and video consultations to enhance onsite care for detainees.

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Job Descriptionn

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Looking for a nursing role that takes you beyond the traditional clinical setting?

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Join Healthcare Australia (HCA) and make a real difference by providing high-quality, person-centred healthcare while travelling across Australia and internationally.

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As a Medical Escort Registered Nurse, you'll provide essential clinical care and support to individuals during domestic and international transfers, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and dignity throughout the journey.

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This is a unique opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses who enjoy variety, are confident working independently and are flexible to travel at short notice.

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How You'll Make an Impact!

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Providing safe, high-quality nursing care during domestic and international transfers

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Assessing and monitoring patients' health throughout their journey

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Administering medications and responding to clinical needs as required

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Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders

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Let's talk about you!

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We're looking for experienced and adaptable Registered Nurses with current unrestricted AHPRA registration and a minimum of 5 years' post-registration nursing experience. Experience in Emergency Department (ED), ICU or acute care settings is highly regarded.

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You'll need to be an Australian citizen with a valid Australian passport (minimum 6 months' validity) and be flexible to travel domestically and internationally at short notice, with availability to undertake ideally one medical escort assignment per month, typically lasting 1- 4 days.

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Previous detention or correctional healthcare experience is highly regarded but not essential.

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Why You'll Love This Role:

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Unique and engaging work – no two assignments are the same!

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Domestic and international travel opportunities

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Paid for the entire transfer period, including travel and downtime

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Different pay rates apply depending on whether you're providing direct patient care or travelling without a patient

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Opportunity to use your clinical skills in a dynamic and rewarding environment

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Ongoing training and professional development

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Join a well-established Australian healthcare organisation with 1,000+ clinicians across medical, nursing and allied health

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If you have any questions or need further information about the role, please contact Renata Lage at [email protected].

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Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA, we embrace diversity and are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful working environment.

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Additional Informationn

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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📌 RN Medical Escort (Cairns Regional)
🏢 Healthcare Australia
📍 Cairns Regional