Healthcare Australia (HCA) is currently seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RN) to join our growing Canberra agency team, supporting public and private hospitals across the ACT.
With ongoing demand across multiple acute specialties, this opportunity is ideal for Registered Nurses looking for flexible agency shifts, excellent pay rates and consistent hospital work in Canberra.
Whether you’re an acute medical/surgical nurse, critical care nurse, emergency nurse or theatre nurse, we have regular shifts available across Canberra hospitals.
Acute Nursing Specialties in Demand We are currently recruiting Registered Nurses with recent experience in:
- Medical & Surgical Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Emergency Department (ED / A&E)
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
- High Dependency Unit (HDU)
- Anaesthetics
- Recovery / PACU
- Scrub / Scout (Perioperative Theatre)
Why Join Healthcare Australia?
- Excellent Agency Pay Rates: Earn $52 – $144 per hour depending on experience, shift type and hospital.
- Flexible Work That Fits Your Lifestyle: Choose when and where you work and manage your availability easily via the eHCA mobile app.
- Consistent Hospital Shifts: Ongoing agency work across public and private hospitals throughout Canberra and the ACT.
- 24/7 Agency Support: Our dedicated allocations team provides round-the-clock support for your shifts.
- Rewards & Staff Benefits: Enjoy referral bonuses, staff rewards points and monthly giveaways as part of the HCA team.
About You
You are a confident and adaptable Registered Nurse who thrives in fast-paced hospital environments and can integrate smoothly into different wards and multidisciplinary teams.
You will bring:
- Recent experience in acute hospital nursing
- Strong clinical assessment and patient management skills
- Ability to prioritise workloads and respond effectively in busy environments
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A professional, reliable and flexible approach suited to agency nursing
Essential Requirements
- Current AHPRA Registration – Registered Nurse (Division 1)
- Minimum 1–2 years full-time post-graduate acute nursing experience
- Experience in one or more of the acute specialties listed above
- National Police Check (within 3 years)
- ACT Working With Vulnerable People Check (WWVP)
- Up-to-date immunisation records and serology
- Full Australian working rights (sponsorship is not available)
About Healthcare Australia
Healthcare Australia is Australia’s largest healthcare workforce solutions provider, partnering with hospitals, aged care providers and community services nationwide.
Our mission is to support healthcare professionals with flexible career opportunities, competitive pay and reliable support, helping them continue delivering outstanding patient care.
Apply Now
If you’re a Registered Nurse in Canberra seeking flexible, high-paying agency shifts across local hospitals, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and join Healthcare Australia’s trusted agency nursing team.
Sounds like the role for you?
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