Location: Canberra and surrounding ACT areas
Employment type: Casual
Organisation: Arise Care Staff
About the opportunity
Arise Care Staff is seeking experienced and reliable Registered Nurses to join our healthcare staffing team in Canberra and across the ACT.
We offer flexible opportunities for nurses who are committed to delivering safe, professional and person-centred care. Placements may be available across a range of healthcare settings, depending on client and facility requirements.
Applicants must have at least one year of post-registration nursing experience. Recent acute care or hospital experience is highly regarded.
Key responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised nursing care.
- Administer medications safely and within professional scope of practice.
- Complete clinical observations and respond appropriately to deterioration.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Provide clear clinical handovers and communicate changes in patient condition.
- Follow infection prevention, medication safety and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
- Supervise and delegate care appropriately to enrolled nurses and other care staff.
- Maintain patient dignity, privacy, choice and cultural safety.
Essential requirements
Applicants must provide:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- At least one year of post-registration clinical experience.
- Evidence satisfying the 100-point identification check.
- Evidence of current Australian working rights.
- Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain one.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening clearance for NDIS-related placements.
- Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration, where required by the placement.
- Current CPR or Basic Life Support certificate.
- Current First Aid certificate.
- Evidence of immunisation and occupational health screening that meets the host facility’s requirements.
- Current manual handling training.
- Current infection prevention and control training.
- Medication administration competency.
- At least two professional referees, including a recent clinical supervisor or manager.
- Strong clinical documentation and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Highly regarded
- Recent acute medical, surgical, rehabilitation, emergency, mental health or other hospital experience.
- Experience working in aged care, disability or community nursing.
- Experience recognising and responding to clinical deterioration.
- Current driver licence and reliable transport.
- Availability for morning, afternoon, night and weekend shifts.
- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation or induction modules.
What we offer
- Flexible casual shifts.
- Opportunities across different healthcare environments.
- Support from an experienced staffing team.
- Competitive agency rates based on experience and placement.
- Opportunities to expand your clinical experience.
- A professional and supportive working relationship.
How to apply
Please submit your current resume outlining your clinical experience and availability to [email protected] with subject Registered Nurse - ACT.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide their identification, AHPRA registration details, screening clearances, training certificates, immunisation evidence, and professional references.
Arise Care Staff is committed to equal employment opportunity, workplace safety and the delivery of high-quality care.
Pay: $60.00 – $85.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
