Overview
Are you a passionate and dedicated Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding opportunity to support those who serve our nation? Join Serco’s multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals in Edinburgh and provide exceptional clinical care to active Australian Defence Force (ADF) members.
About Serco
ADF Health Services provides integrated healthcare services to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel across Australia. As part of this contract, Serco, in partnership with Bupa, provide defence-ready clinical and support staff across 50+ on-base locations nationally, ensuring that ADF personnel have access to quality on-site medical care. To learn more please visit
About the role
As a Registered Nurse, you will provide quality clinical care to patients whilst ensuring adherence to established standards and protocols. You will develop, implement, and regularly review patient care plans based on ongoing assessments and collaboration with the healthcare team.
In this role you will:
- Liaise with physicians, other health professionals, and support staff to coordinate patient management and optimize treatment outcomes.
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients\' physical, psychological, and social needs, identifying any changes or concerns and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Coordinate outpatient and inpatient treatments, including diagnostic procedures, therapies, medications, and follow-up care, in alignment with prescribed treatment plans.
- Monitor patients\' response to treatment and interventions, evaluating effectiveness and modifying care plans as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient assessments, care plans, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical records.
This role operates under a rotational roster, with the successful candidate primarily on standby for night duty and late shifts and have the ability to work every second weekend.
The Location
Edinburgh Health Centre is located 25km North of Adelaide, at RAAF Base Edinburgh. This super-base accommodates 3500 personnel from the Australian Army and RAAF, as well as being home to the RAAF Institute of Aviation Medicine. The health centre operates a 16-bed low dependency ward 24/7. It also provides primary medical, aviation medical, nursing, dental, physiotherapy, mental health, pharmaceutical and rehabilitation services. Standard operating hours are generally 07:30 – 15:30 Monday – Friday (depending on role requirements and specific craft groups required for weekend and on-call shifts).
About You
As the ideal applicant you will have a demonstrated clinical expertise, strong critical thinking skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to delivering patient-centred care with compassion and empathy.
- A current unconditional and unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- A minimum of 2 years’ full-time equivalent, post graduate experience working in an acute care, primary health care, or military setting within the last 5 years.
- Recent participation in Continuous Career development (CPD) activities in accordance with AHPRA.
- A current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (HLTAID009).
- Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Defence security clearance.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Your well-being is our priority. Access 24/7 mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and join a team of dedicated health professionals united in delivering exceptional service every day.
- Enjoy weekend rates, late shift differentials, night shift differentials, crib break allowances, and public holiday penalties.
Join Us
If you\'re driven to make a positive impact and are eager to seize this opportunity, submit your application by clicking the \"Apply Now\" button. Ensure your resume includes start and end dates for each position, along with employment type (e.g., casual, part-time, full-time) and weekly hours worked.
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📌 Registered Nurse
🏢 Serco
📍 Adelaide