Registered Nurse

Region – Registered Nurse – Kapooka Health Centre – Casual

 Kapooka, Wagga, NSW

Are you a passionate nurse looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique primary healthcare setting? 
We’re seeking Registered Nurses who are keen to join a multidisciplinary team and deliver high quality care to Defence members 
 
What’s on offer 

• Work-life balance – predictable hours, finish on time, Christmas & New Year Leave 

• Safe, respectful environment – professional, health focused patient cohort 

• Collaborative team – feel valued and supported in a multidisciplinary team 

• Quality patient centred care – make a real impact 

• Civilian role – be part of the mission without wearing the uniform 

• Practical perks – free parking and scrubs 

• Wellbeing support – mental health resources and lifestyle discounts  

 

About the Kapooka Health Centre 

Kapooka Health Centre & Clinic are approximately 10 minutes outside of Wagga Wagga within the Kapooka Military area located at Blamey Barracks.  All soldiers in the Army complete Basic Training here and why it is known as the “Home of the Soldier”.  These health facilities support the Army Recruit Training Centre (ARTC).  It has a 50-bed low dependency ward which operates 24/7.  Services provided include primary medical, nursing, dental, mental health, pharmaceutical and physiotherapy.  Health Centre staff may be required to work across Wagga & Kapooka.  Standard hours of operation are generally 0700-1600 Monday to Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on-call shifts).

 

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 

• Ability to work a 24/7 roster  

• This role is primarily Monday to Friday (day shift) within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. LEAVE THIS IF ROLE IS OPD ONLY 

 

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. 

 

Interested? Contact Katie Wintle on 0448 444 514 or email Katie.Wintle@serco-ap.com for a confidential chat. 

 
Apply now.