Registered Nurse

Are you a passionate nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting? 
We’re seeking Registered Nurses who are 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 Lavarack Health Centre 
Lavarack Health Centre is located in Townsville at Lavarack Barracks, the largest Army base in Australia.  It includes the Operational Deployment Force and facilities to undertake mission rehearsal exercises prior to deployment.  The facility provides primary medical, underwater medical, surgical outpatient, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, mental health, and pharmaceutical care to approximately 8000 members.  It also operates a 24/7 inpatient low dependency ward. The standard operating hours of the centre are generally 0730-1600 Monday – Friday 

What you’ll do 

• Working Monday, Thursday and Friday every week
• 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 

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.