Enrolled Nurse

Kapooka Health Centre, Wagga Wagga, NSW

Are you a dedicated Enrolled Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting? We’re looking for an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse who is keen to join a multidisciplinary team and support the delivery of high quality care to Defence members. 

What’s on offer 

• Competitive salary – attractive remuneration aligned to experience and market rates 

• Quality patient centred care – longer appointments and dedicated admin time 

• Work-life balance - with predictable hours 

• Civilian role – be part of the mission without wearing the uniform 

• Progress your learning – paid CPD leave and supported pathways into Defence specific medicine  

• Practical perks – free on-site parking and uniforms provided 

• Wellbeing support – mental health resources and lifestyle discounts 

About Kapooka Health Centre 

Kapooka Health Centre & Clinic are approximately 10 minutes outside of Wagga Wagga within the Kapooka Military area located at Blamey Barracks.  All soldiers in the Army complete Basic Training here and why it is known as the “Home of the Soldier”.  These health facilities support the Army Recruit Training Centre (ARTC).  It has a 50-bed low dependency ward which operates 24/7.  Services provided include primary medical, nursing, dental, mental health, pharmaceutical and physiotherapy.  Health Centre staff may be required to work across Wagga & Kapooka.  Standard hours of operation are generally 0700-1600 Monday to Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on-call shifts).

Your shifts will look like:

Wk1 - Friday and Saturday - night shift
Wk2 - Thursday - afternoon shift
Wk3 - Sunday - afternoon shift
Wk4 - Monday - afternoon shift and Sunday - day shift

What you’ll do  

• Deliver nursing care to Defence personnel under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse  

• Provide outpatient care, and where required support inpatient care within a health centre or hospital setting 

• Administer medications (where endorsed) in line with legislative requirements and clinical protocols 

• Assist with patient assessments, treatment plans and health promotion activities 

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality care  

What you bring 

• Current unconditional and unrestricted AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) 

• Minimum two years’ post registration nursing experience in acute care, primary healthcare or similar setting within the last five years 

• Medication endorsement (if applicable to role requirements) 

• Commitment to clinical governance, infection control and high-quality patient care 

• Current CPR certification (HLTAID009) 

• Australian Citizenship required (baseline security clearance) 

• Commitment to CPD and ongoing professional development  

Who we are 

Serco supports governments by delivering essential services across defence, health, justice, maritime and community services. 

Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 45+ locations. 

Interested? Contact Katie Wintle on 0448 444 514 or Katie.Wintle@serco-ap.com for a confidential chat. 

 
Apply now.