Registered Nurse

Are you a passionate Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting?

We’re looking for casual RNs to join our multidisciplinary team at Canungra Health Centre, providing backfill coverage for our permanent team members and delivering high-quality care to Defence members.

Rostered days will vary depending on the site’s backfill requirements but will generally fall Monday to Friday, between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm.

What’s on offer  

• Competitive salary - attractive remuneration aligned to experience and market rates 
• Quality patient centred care - low acuity in a secure ADF setting 
• Work-life balance - predictable hours  
• Civilian Role - be part of the mission without wearing the uniform  
• Progress your learning - Paid CPD leave, reservist/volunteer leave  
• Practical Perks - Free on-site parking and uniforms provided  
• Wellbeing support - Mental health resources and lifestyle discounts  

About Canungra Health Centre 

Canungra Health Centre is located a short drive from the Gold Coast and on Kokoda Barracks.  This is where officers and soldiers in the Australian Army Intelligence Corps complete their initial employment training, and all-corps training is conducted throughout officer and soldier careers.  It was established in 1942 for Army jungle warfare and infantry training.  It was closed from 1948 – 1954, however reactivated during the Vietnam War.  Services provided include primary medical, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, mental health and pharmaceutical services. Standard operating hours of the centre are generally 0700-1630 Monday – Friday.

What you’ll do

• 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
• This role is primarily Monday to Friday, day shifts, working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team and providing coverage for permanent staff leave on site.

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.