Healthcare Australia (HCA), Australia7s largest healthcare workforce provider, is seeking experienced Acute Registered Nurses (RN) and Acute Enrolled Nurses (EN) to join our growing agency team across Cairns.

With strong demand across leading public and private hospitals, we offer versatile agency shifts, competitive pay rates and ongoing opportunities for nurses with experience in Acute Medical, Surgical and Hospital Nursing.
Whether you 27re looking for extra shifts, consistent agency work or greater work-life balance, Healthcare Australia gives you the flexibility to choose when and where you work.

Why Join Healthcare Australia?

- Competitive agency pay rates for RNs and ENs
- Weekly pay plus QuickPay on eligible shifts
- $500 RN Sign-On Bonus*
- Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
- Ongoing work across leading Cairns hospitals
- Public and private hospital opportunities
- Choose when and where you work
- Manage your roster and availability through the eHCA app
- Free uniform and ID badge
- 24/7 clinical and operational support
- Reward and recognition programs
- Professional development opportunities

About the Role

As an Acute Registered Nurse or Acute Enrolled Nurse, you will provide high-quality patient care across a variety of hospital settings while gaining valuable experience in diverse clinical environments.

You will work across Medical, Surgical and specialty wards, supporting multidisciplinary teams and delivering safe, patient-centred care.

Key responsibilities include:

- Delivering evidence-based nursing care in acute hospital settings
- Conducting patient assessments and monitoring clinical conditions
- Administering medications and treatments within scope of practice




- Maintaining accurate clinical documentation
- Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Responding effectively in fast-paced healthcare environments
- Supporting positive patient outcomes and experiences

About You To be successful, you will have:

- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse
- Minimum 12 months recent acute hospital experience
- Recent Medical and/or Surgical nursing experience
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt quickly to different hospital environments
- Flexibility to work day, afternoon and night shifts
- Full Australian working rights

Essential Requirements

- Current AHPRA registration
- Current National Police Check (within 3 years)
- Up-to-date vaccinations and compliance documentation
- Full Australian working rights

About Healthcare Australia

Healthcare Australia is Australia7s leading healthcare recruitment and workforce solutions provider. We connect qualified nurses with rewarding opportunities across hospitals, aged care, disability services and community healthcare settings nationwide.

With flexible work options, competitive pay rates, ongoing support and access to thousands of shifts across Australia, we help healthcare professionals build rewarding careers while achieving genuine work-life balance.

Apply Now

If you 27re an experienced Acute Registered Nurse, Registered Nurse, Enrolled Nurse, Medical Nurse, Surgical Nurse, Hospital Nurse or Agency Nurse, apply today and join Healthcare Australia.

Access flexible agency shifts, competitive pay rates, weekly pay and ongoing hospital opportunities across Cairns.

📌 Registered Nurse (Cairns)
🏢 Healthcare Australia
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