Overview
Registered Nurse (RN) with Serco in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Health Services team. Join a team providing defence-ready clinical and support services to ADF personnel across Australia. East Sale location with on-base clinical services available.
Responsibilities
- Deliver clinical care to Eligible Personnel in accordance with qualified standards, legislation, and Defence Policies and Procedures.
- Ensure compliance with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) codes, guidelines, and statements for registered nurses.
- Perform triage and assessment of Eligible Personnel presenting to the health facility.
- Coordinate/supervise sick parades, including triage, assessment, outpatient, and inpatient treatment.
- Manage patient clinical records in electronic and paper formats per Defence Policies and Procedures.
- Order and maintain clinical stores and pharmaceutical imprest supplies.
- Participate in governance activities including clinical reviews, health surveillance, and auditing.
Qualifications
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
- Minimum of 12 months full-time Post Graduate experience within the previous 5 years in an acute care, primary health care, or military setting (or part-time equivalent).
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality clinical care in line with professional standards, legislation, and Defence Policies and Procedures.
- Experience in triage, assessment, and management of patient care in a healthcare setting.
- Knowledge and understanding of AHPRA codes, guidelines, and statements for nurses.
- Ability to coordinate/supervise sick parades, medical appointments, and maintain clinical records (electronic and paper).
- Understanding of infection control practices and compliance with Defence and Australian Standards.
About ADF Health Services
In partnership with Bupa, our ADF Health Services team provides integrated healthcare services to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel across Australia, including defence-ready clinical and support staff across 45+ on-base locations.
About East Sale
RAAF Base East Sale is located 220km SE of Melbourne in Victoria’s Gippsland region, supporting ~700 personnel. The clinic provides primary medical, aviation medical, nursing, dental, pharmaceutical, physiotherapy and mental health services, with standard operating hours generally 08:00–16:30 Monday–Thursday and 08:00–13:00 Friday.
Other notes: You must be an Australian Citizen to obtain the required Baseline Security Clearance. You don’t need to be enlisted in the Defence Force to work as a civilian on-base.
Benefits
- Parking on-site and free car parking
- Paid CPD leave for permanent employees
- Paid volunteer leave and leave for Reservists
- Uniforms provided
- Benefits program with discounts ( Apple, Qantas, Hoyts Cinemas, and more )
- Access to Sonder, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- No shift work and no weekend work to support work-life balance
How to apply
If you would like to find out more before applying, contact Daniel on or (email) for a confidential chat. We would love to hear from you.
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