Registered Nurse & Enrolled Nurse - Acute
- Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care across acute medical and surgical hospital wards in Townsville.
- Assess and monitor patients, administer medications and treatments within scope, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
- Work flexibly across agency shifts with multidisciplinary teams; current AHPRA registration and recent acute hospital experience are essential.
Healthcare Australia (HCA), Australia’s largest healthcare workforce provider, is seeking experienced Acute Registered Nurses (RN) and Acute Enrolled Nurses (EN) to join our growing agency team across Townsville.
With high demand across leading public and private hospitals, we offer flexible agency shifts, competitive pay rates and ongoing opportunities for nurses with experience in Acute Care, Medical Nursing and Surgical Nursing.
Whether you’re looking for extra shifts, consistent agency work or greater work-life balance, Healthcare Australia gives you the flexibility to choose when, where and how often you work.
Why Join Healthcare Australia?
- Competitive RN & EN agency pay rates
- Weekly pay plus QuickPay on eligible shifts
- $500 RN Sign-On Bonus*
- Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle and availability
- Ongoing work across leading Townsville hospitals
- Public and private hospital opportunities
- Medical, Surgical and Acute Care placements
- 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
- Australia’s largest healthcare workforce provider
About the Role
As an Acute Registered Nurse or Acute Enrolled Nurse, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across a variety of acute hospital settings throughout Townsville.
Working alongside multidisciplinary healthcare teams, you will gain exposure to a range of clinical environments while maintaining full flexibility over your schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care
- Work across Acute Medical and Surgical wards
- Conduct patient assessments and monitor clinical conditions
- Administer medications and treatments within scope of practice
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Respond effectively within fast-paced hospital environments
- Support positive patient outcomes and experiences
About You To be successful, you will have:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Enrolled Nurse (EN)
- Minimum 12 months recent acute hospital experience
- Recent Medical and/or Surgical nursing experience
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to adapt quickly to different hospital environments
- Availability for 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 Australia’s leading healthcare recruitment and workforce solutions provider. We connect qualified nurses with rewarding opportunities across hospitals, aged care, community health and disability services nationwide.
With flexible work options, competitive pay rates, reliable shifts and ongoing support, we help healthcare professionals build rewarding careers while achieving genuine work-life balance.
Apply Now
If you’re 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, weekly pay, competitive rates and ongoing opportunities across Townsville’s leading public and private hospitals.
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