Healthcare Australia (HCA), Australia's leading healthcare workforce provider, is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) for ongoing agency shifts across leading public and private hospitals throughout Canberra and the ACT.

We are currently recruiting nurses with acute experience in Medical, Surgical, Emergency Department (ED), Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Acute Mental Health settings. Whether you're looking for extra shifts, greater flexibility or regular agency work, HCA offers opportunities that fit your lifestyle.

Why Join Healthcare Australia?

At Healthcare Australia, you'll enjoy the flexibility of agency nursing while gaining access to some of the ACT's leading healthcare facilities.

Perks

• Competitive agency pay rates
• Weekly pay with QuickPay available for eligible shifts
• Flexible shifts across days, afternoons, nights and weekends
• Choose when and where you work
• Ongoing agency opportunities across public and private hospitals
• Manage and accept shifts through the eHCA app
• Free uniform and ID badge
• Employee rewards and referral bonus programs
• Access to a variety of acute nursing specialties
• Dedicated 24/7 clinical and operational support

Acute Nursing Opportunities Available In

• Medical Nursing
• Surgical Nursing
• Emergency Department (ED) Nursing
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nursing
• Acute Mental Health Nursing

About the Role

As an Acute Care Registered Nurse, you will provide high-quality patient care across a variety of hospital environments while working alongside multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Delivering safe, evidence-based nursing care
• Conducting comprehensive patient assessments
• Administering medications and treatments within scope of practice
• Monitoring and responding to changes in patient conditions




• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation
• Collaborating with medical, nursing and allied health professionals
• Supporting positive patient outcomes in acute care settings

About You To be successful, you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
• Minimum 12 months recent Australian acute hospital experience
• Experience in Medical, Surgical, ED, ICU and/or Acute Mental Health settings
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Adaptability and confidence working across different hospital environments
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care

Essential Requirements

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 12 months recent Australian acute care experience
• Current National Police Check (within 3 years)
• Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Check
• Up-to-date immunisation and compliance records
• Full Australian working rights
• Availability for a range of shift types including weekends and nights

About Healthcare Australia

Healthcare Australia is Australia's largest healthcare workforce solutions provider, connecting nurses with rewarding opportunities across public and private hospitals nationwide. We provide flexibility, competitive pay, QuickPay access, ongoing work and dedicated support to help you build a career that works around your lifestyle.

Apply Now

Take control of your roster and access ongoing hospital shifts across Canberra's leading healthcare facilities.

Apply today to join Healthcare Australia's Acute Care Agency Team and enjoy flexible work, excellent pay rates and QuickPay access.
Additional information

- Flexible hospital shifts across Canberra and the ACT
- Weekly pay plus QuickPay available for eligible shifts
- Ongoing opportunities in Medical, Surgical, ED, ICU and Mental Health

📌 Registered Nurse - All Specialties (Canberra)
🏢 Healthcare Australia
📍 Canberra