Enrolled Nurse

Are you a dedicated Enrolled Nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting? We’re looking for a Casual Endorsed Enrolled Nurse who is keen to join a multidisciplinary team and support the delivery of high quality care to Defence members. 

 

What’s on offer 

• Competitive salary – attractive remuneration aligned to experience and market rates 
• Quality patient centred care – longer appointments and dedicated admin time 
• Work-life balance - with predictable hours 
• Civilian role – be part of the mission without wearing the uniform 
• Progress your learning – paid CPD leave and supported pathways into Defence specific medicine  
• Practical perks – free on-site parking and uniforms provided 
• Wellbeing support – mental health resources and lifestyle discounts 

 
About 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  

• Work Planned and unplanned leave across Monday to Friday
• Deliver nursing care to Defence personnel under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse  
• Provide outpatient care, and where required support inpatient care within a health centre or hospital setting 
• Administer medications (where endorsed) in line with legislative requirements and clinical protocols 
• Assist with patient assessments, treatment plans and health promotion activities 
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality care 

 

What you bring 

• Current unconditional and unrestricted AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) 
• Minimum two years’ post registration nursing experience in acute care, primary healthcare or similar setting within the last five years 
• Medication endorsement (if applicable to role requirements) 
• Commitment to clinical governance, infection control and high-quality patient care 
• Current CPR certification (HLTAID009) 
• Australian Citizenship required (baseline security clearance) 
• Commitment to CPD and ongoing professional development 

 

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.