Healthcare Australia (HCA) is seeking experienced Anaesthetic and Recovery (PACU) Registered Nurses (RN) for agency shifts across various operating theatres throughout Canberra and the ACT.
With strong and ongoing demand for perioperative nurses, this is an excellent opportunity to secure flexible shifts, competitive pay rates, and consistent work across Canberra while maintaining full control of your roster. We have strong demand across the following specialities:
Anaesthetics (ANA)
Recovery (REC/PACU)
Why Work Agency in Canberra? Enjoy the lifestyle Canberra is known for — a clean, green city with beautiful parks, lakes, and a thriving food and cultural scene — all while maintaining the flexibility to choose when and where you work.
With high demand across operating theatres, HCA offers reliable shifts in some of the ACT’s leading hospitals.
What Healthcare Australia Offers
Flexible agency shifts across a variety of local Canberra hospitals
Competitive hourly rates + weekly pay
Easy shift management via our eHCA mobile app
Opportunities to expand your clinical experience
24/7 dedicated support from our local team
Refer-a-friend bonuses and monthly rewards
About You You are a confident, skilled Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN) who enjoys working in fast-paced hospital environments and can quickly adapt to new clinical teams.
Recent experience in Anaesthetics or Recovery areas
Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills
Excellent time management and communication
Professional, punctual, and dependable
Comfortable with agency-style flexibility
Essential Requirements
Current AHPRA Registration (Registered Nurse Division 1)
Minimum 2 years post-graduate RN experience in Anaesthetic and/or Recovery role
Current National Police Check (within 3 years)
Current NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)
Up-to-date vaccinations and serology
Full Australian working rights (no sponsorship available)
Healthcare Australia – Where Care Begins At Healthcare Australia, our mission is to empower healthcare professionals with choice, flexibility, and meaningful career opportunities. We are committed to supporting our nurses with reliable work, responsive communication, and genuine career development. So you can focus on what you do best — delivering exceptional patient care.
Apply Now If you’re an Anaesthetic or Recovery (PACU)Registered Nurse (RN) looking for agency work in Canberra, apply today and start enjoying the benefits of flexible, well-paid shifts.
Take control of your roster. Work across the nation’s capital. Get paid what you’re worth.
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