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52 nurse practitioner jobs in Australia

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  • New1 day ago

    Nurse Practitioner - Telehealth & Mental Health

    Kantoko

    About the job Are you an experienced mental health Nurse Practitioner looking for meaningful remote work? Kantoko is hiring an AHPRA-endorsed Nurse Practitioner to work alongside our team of ADHD doctors. You’ll suppo…

    Sydney, NSW
    Full-time
    Listed 1 day ago
    Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
  • New1 day ago

    Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

    Palliative Care South East Ltd

    About Us Palliative Care South East provides palliative care in the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne. We support people with a life-limiting illness to live well and, in doing so, provide support at home to …

    Narre Warren, VIC
    Full-time
    Listed 1 day ago
    Other
  • New1 day ago

    Heart Failure Nurse Practitioner or Candidate

    Austin Health

    Are you a current Austin Health employee? If yes, please log in to the Austin Health careers website via ‘Employee Login’ using your network login details to search, view and apply for all career opportunities availab…

    Melbourne, VIC
    Part-time
    Listed 1 day ago
    Nursing - A&E, Critical Care & ICU
  • New2 days ago

    Nurse Practitioner

    Latrobe Regional Health

    Nurse Practitioner East Gippsland Mental Health and Wellbeing Local | Permanent Part-time or Full-time Join the East Gippsland Mental Health and Wellbeing Local based in Bairnsdale, providing accessible mental health …

    Victoria
    Full-time
    $150k – $160k
    Listed 2 days ago
    Nursing - Community, Maternal & Child Health
  • 5 days ago

    Nurse Practitioner Community Palliative Care

    Albury Wodonga Health

    About the Role Closing Date: 08/11/2026 Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture Situated at the foot of the Aussie Alps and on the …

    Wodonga, VIC
    Part-time
    Listed 5 days ago
    Nursing - Community, Maternal & Child Health
  • 7 days ago

    Transitional Nurse Practitioner

    Calvary Healthcare

    Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment Permanent full time position Hourly rat…

    Kogarah, NSW
    Full-time
    Listed 7 days ago
    Healthcare
  • 8 days ago

    Nurse Practitioner - Mental Health

    Serco

    Nurse Practitioner – Mental Health Clarence Correctional Centre | Grafton, NSW Make a difference where it matters most Looking for a role where you can use your advanced mental health nursing skills, work autonomously…

    New South Wales
    Full-time
    Listed 8 days ago
    Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
  • 8 days ago

    Male Rural & Remote Health Services Aboriginal Health Practitioner

    Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation

    Make a real difference in Aboriginal health while leading a dedicated rural and remote healthcare team across the Barkly Region. About Anyinginyi Health Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation is a community-controll…

    Tennant Creek, NT
    Full-time
    $107k – $118k
    Listed 8 days ago
    Nursing - Community, Maternal & Child Health
  • 8 days ago

    Nurse Practitioner - Urgent Care Centre

    Yarrawonga Health

    Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying flexibility in your career? Yarrawonga Health is seeking a passionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner to j…

    Yarrawonga, VIC
    Part-time
    Listed 8 days ago
    Nursing - A&E, Critical Care & ICU
  • 8 days ago

    Female Rural & Remote Health Services Aboriginal Health Practitioner

    Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation

    Make a real difference in Aboriginal health while leading a dedicated rural and remote healthcare team across the Barkly Region. About Anyinginyi Health Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation is a community-controll…

    Tennant Creek, NT
    Full-time
    $107k – $118k
    Listed 8 days ago
    Nursing - Community, Maternal & Child Health
  • 9 days ago

    Nurse Practitioner - Aged Care

    SA Health

    Eyre and Far North Local Health Network - Aged Care Directorate, Port Lincoln Salary: RN/M4 $140,213 - $146,147 p.a. + 12% Superannuation + Leave Loading and Salary Sacrifice Benefits Temporary Full-time position (up …

    South Australia
    Full-time
    $140k – $146k
    Listed 9 days ago
    Healthcare Providers
  • 11 days ago

    Nurse Practitioner

    Grampians Health

    Permanent hours either part time or full time available (12-hour shifts) Nurse Practitioner (N01/N02) | $75.53 / $76.97 per hour About the Role This role is primarily based at the Stawell Urgent Care Centre (UCC), wit…

    Victoria
    Part-time
    $75.53 – $76.97 an hour
    Listed 11 days ago
    Nursing - A&E, Critical Care & ICU
  • 12 days ago

    Endorsed Nurse Practitioner - Sunshine Coast

    Access Telehealth

    Nurse Practitioner - Aged Care - Sunshine Coast 1 to 4 days per week. Practise to your full scope as an endorsed Nurse Practitioner in aged care. Flexible weekday scheduling. A fantastic opportunity for an endorsed Nu…

    Caloundra, QLD
    Full-time
    Listed 12 days ago
    Nursing - Aged Care
  • 2 weeks ago

    Nurse Practitioner

    Surematch Healthcare Recruitment

    Nurse Practitioner | Cairns, Far North Queensland Applicants from across Australia who are willing to relocate to Cairns are welcome to apply. Surematch Recruitment is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join an establish…

    Brisbane, QLD
    Full-time
    Listed 2 weeks ago
    Nursing - General Medical & Surgical
  • 2 weeks ago

    Indigenous Health Practitioner

    Taihs

    Your Opportunity We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Full-time Indigenous Health Practitioner to join our dedicated Primary Health Care team. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with patient, pro…

    Townsville, QLD
    Full-time
    $36 – $38 an hour
    Listed 2 weeks ago
    Nursing - Community, Maternal & Child Health
  • 2 weeks ago

    Nurse Practitioner (Tin Can Bay)

    KLC

    We are currently seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our clients primary care team and support our General Practitioners in providing care to patients residing in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs)…

    Tin Can Bay, QLD
    Full-time
    Listed 2 weeks ago
    Nursing - Aged Care
  • 2 weeks ago

    Nurse Practitioner (Orange)

    KLC

    We are currently seeking experienced Nurse Practitioners to join our clients primary care team and support our General Practitioners in providing care to patients residing in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs) i…

    Orange, NSW
    Full-time
    Listed 2 weeks ago
    Nursing - Aged Care
  • 2 weeks ago

    Nurse Practitioner (Mudgee)

    KLC

    We are currently seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our clients primary care team and support our General Practitioners in providing care to patients residing in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs)…

    Mudgee, NSW
    Full-time
    Listed 2 weeks ago
    Nursing - Aged Care
  • 2 weeks ago

    Nurse Practitioner - Dubbo and Condobolin

    KLC

    We are currently seeking experienced Nurse Practitioners to join our clients primary care team and support our General Practitioners in providing care to patients residing in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs). …

    Dubbo, NSW
    Full-time
    Listed 2 weeks ago
    Nursing - Aged Care
  • 2 weeks ago

    Nurse Practitioner (Batemans Bay to Dalmeny)

    KLC

    We are currently seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to join our clients primary care team and support our General Practitioners in providing care to patients residing in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs)…

    Batemans Bay, NSW
    Full-time
    Listed 2 weeks ago
    Nursing - Aged Care
  • 2 weeks ago

    Nurse Practitioner

    Winnunga Nimmityjah

    Nurse Practitioner (Full-Time) – Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Location: Narrabundah, ACT Salary: Based on the Nursing and Midwifery Award Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health & Community Services (Winnunga AH…

    Canberra, ACT
    Full-time
    $154k
    Listed 2 weeks ago
    Healthcare Providers
  • 2 weeks ago

    Nurse Practitioner – Remote

    CannProvide

    CannProvide is actively seeking dedicated Nurse Practitioners in Australia to join our Telehealth team and play a pivotal role in providing medical cannabis therapy. Experience in prescribing medical cannabis is advan…

    West Melbourne, VIC
    Full-time
    $100 – $150 an hour
    Listed 2 weeks ago
    Nursing - General Medical & Surgical
  • 2 weeks ago

    Nurse Practitioner

    Pope Recruitment Pty

    Summary: Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are licensed advanced practice registered nurses who work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with acute and chronic …

    Newcastle, NSW
    Full-time
    Listed 2 weeks ago
    Healthcare Providers
  • 2 weeks ago

    Nurse Practitioner

    Infinity Care

    Summary: The ER Nurse is responsible for providing efficient and effective care to patients in the emergency room. They must assess, triage, prioritize, and stabilize critically ill patients. The job requires extensiv…

    North Sydney, NSW
    Full-time
    $25 – $30 an hour
    Listed 2 weeks ago
    Nursing - A&E, Critical Care & ICU

Estimated employment

How many people do this job here

Estimated people employed as Registered Nurses in Australia, from Jobs and Skills Australia's monthly nowcast, to September 2026.

Registered Nurses employed in Australia
378,370
up 2.6% on a year earlier
September 2026 · JSA estimate
Over five years
+23.6%
306,085 in Sep 2021 → 378,370
Each September
Figure 1: People employed as Registered Nurses, Australia, September 2021 to September 2026Estimated people employed each September from 2021 to 2026, one point a year.
300k320k340k360k380kSep 2022Sep 2024Sep 2026Registered NursesRegistered Nurses, Sep 2021: 306,085Registered Nurses, Sep 2022: 324,262Registered Nurses, Sep 2023: 343,976Registered Nurses, Sep 2024: 352,880Registered Nurses, Sep 2025: 368,741Registered Nurses, Sep 2026: 378,370378,370
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People employed as Registered Nurses, Australia, September 2021 to September 2026
MonthPeople employed
September 2021306,085
September 2022324,262
September 2023343,976
September 2024352,880
September 2025368,741
September 2026378,370

Where this job is concentrated

Figure 2: People employed as Registered Nurses by SA4 region, Australia, September 2026The five SA4 regions with the most people employed as Registered Nurses in September 2026, of an estimated 378,370 across Australia.
Melbourne - South East: 15,449Melbourne - South East15,449Melbourne - West: 12,567Melbourne - West12,567Melbourne - North East: 12,367Melbourne - North East12,367Gold Coast: 12,107Gold Coast12,107Perth - North West: 10,258Perth - North West10,258
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People employed as Registered Nurses by SA4 region, Australia, September 2026
SA4 regionPeople employed, September 2026
Melbourne - South East15,449
Melbourne - West12,567
Melbourne - North East12,367
Gold Coast12,107
Perth - North West10,258

Jobs and Skills Australia's nowcast is experimental: its figures are model estimates of the people employed in each occupation, not a count of them, and each monthly release revises the months before it.

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, Nowcast of Employment by Region and Occupation (NERO), September 2026, CC BY 4.0. Experimental estimates.

ViewJobs analysis of the Jobs and Skills Australia Nowcast of Employment by Region and Occupation: Capital city, state and national figures are sums of SA4 regions.

Registered Nurses

Is this job in demand?

Is there a shortage of Registered Nurses in Australia?

In national shortage (Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List). Main reason: applicants often don't meet employers' needs.

Employment is projected to grow 26.1% nationally, to 458,643 by May 2035 (Jobs and Skills Australia Employment Projections).

Jobs and Skills Australia rates occupations nationally each year; projections are model estimates.

Jobs and Skills Australia: Recent trends in displaced workers

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List, CC BY 4.0.

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, Employment Projections, May 2025 to May 2035, CC BY 4.0. Projections are model estimates.

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