Registered Nurse

Job Req ID:  309690
Posting Start Date:  23 Jul 2026
Location: 

Portsmith, Queensland, AU, 4870

Contract Type:  Full Time
Job Advertisement: 

Are you a passionate nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting? 
We’re seeking a full time Registered Nurse who is keen to join a multidisciplinary team and deliver high quality care to Defence members 
 


What’s on offer 

  • Work-life balance – predictable hours, finish on time, Christmas & New Year Leave 
  • Safe, respectful environment – professional, health focused patient cohort 
  • Collaborative team – feel valued and supported in a multidisciplinary team 
  • Quality patient centred care – make a real impact 
  • Civilian role – be part of the mission without wearing the uniform 
  • Practical perks – free parking and scrubs 
  • Wellbeing support – mental health resources and lifestyle discounts  

 

About the Cairns Health Centre 
Cairns Health Centre is located at HMAS Cairns, on the northern shore of Trinity Inlet and close to the CBD of Cairns.  Members mainly conduct border controls and responsibility extending from Rockhampton to Thursday Island, providing maintenance, logistic and administrative support for Cairns fleet-based units.  The base is home to approximately 1000 Navy and civilian personnel providing primary medical, underwater medicine, dental, nursing, and mental health services. The standard operating hours of the centre are generally 0700-1630 Monday – Thursday depending on role requirements, and a half day (5.5 hours) Friday. 

 

What you’ll do 

  • Work Monday to Friday
  • Deliver high quality primary healthcare, including health assessments and vaccinations or monitor and manage patients in a low dependency ward setting 
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including general practitioners, physios, mental health clinicians, and dental professionals 
  • Support Defence members through injury recovery, chronic condition management, and preventative care 

 

What you bring 

  • Unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse 
  • Minimum one year Registered Nurse experience in acute care, primary health care or military setting 
  • Current CPR certification (HLTAID009) 
  • Australian Citizenship required (Baseline Security Clearance) 
  • Commitment to CPD and ethical, patient centred care 
  • Ability to work a 24/7 roster  

 

 

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.