13 Nurses jobs in Brisbane

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We're currently seeking experienced Registered Nurses with a passion for aged care to join our growing team of casual shift-fillers Across Brisbane. Whether you're looking to pick up extra shifts or create a better work-life balance, we offer flexibility, great pay, and meaningful work in local aged care facilities.

Enjoy the variety of different workplaces without being tied to a set roster - perfect for nurses who value autonomy and work that fits around their life.

• Flexible shifts - choose when and where you work

• Attractive hourly rates , including penalty rates

• Local work in Across multiple Brisbane Suburbs

• Supportive coordination team who respect your time

• Broaden your experience across multiple aged care facilities/communities

• Make a real difference to residents' wellbeing and quality of life

• Conducting resident assessments and updating care plans

• Administering medications and providing wound care

• Monitoring and reporting on residents' health status

• Liaising with care staff, families, and allied health professionals

• Supporting residents with mobility, hygiene, and daily tasks

• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and complying with aged care standards

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

• Atleast 12 months' experience in aged care (facility or community)

• Police Check, CPR, Manual Handling, and COVID-19 vaccinations

• Excellent communication and clinical skills

• A compassionate, flexible, and professional approach

Interested?
Join a team that values your skills, supports your goals, and puts you in control of your schedule.

Apply now or email your updated CV to or even call on and start enjoying the benefits of shift-filling in aged care.

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department | Cairns Region, QLD

Locations: Atherton, Mareeba, Mossman, Tully Hospitals

Contract Length: 4-8 weeks

Start Date: October onwards




About the Role

Are you an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse seeking a rewarding short-term contract in the stunning Cairns region? We have multiple exciting opportunities across regional hospitals in Atherton, Mareeba, Mossman, and Tully - offering diverse clinical experience, supportive teams, and the chance to live in some of Queensland's most beautiful rural settings. Contracts range from 4 to 8 weeks, ideal for nurses looking to combine professional growth with lifestyle adventures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care in busy regional ED settings.
• Conduct patient assessments, triage, and manage acute presentations.
• Administer medications, perform wound care, and monitor patient progress.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using iEMR systems.
• Support junior staff and assist with patient flow in the ED.

Locations & Highlights

Atherton Hospital

• 30-bed acute medical/surgical ward with a vibrant ED.
• Located in the lush Atherton Tablelands with stunning waterfalls, rainforest trails, and local markets.
• Modern rural facility with excellent staff support and varied caseload.

Mareeba Hospital

• Offers emergency and acute care services to the Tablelands community.
• Known for supportive teams and a relaxed regional lifestyle.

Mossman Hospital

• Small rural hospital providing emergency and inpatient care near the Great Barrier Reef.
• Ideal for nurses wanting a close-knit team and nature-based lifestyle.

Tully Hospital

• Provides acute and emergency services to the Tully community, close to rainforests and beaches.
• Opportunity to work in a friendly environment with diverse case mix.

Mandatory Requirements

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• iEMR training completed prior to contract commencement (essential for all sites).
• Current ALS certification and triage competency required.
• Proven experience in Emergency Department nursing or acute care settings.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong clinical skills with a patient-centred approach.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates up to $71 per hour, plus superannuation and penalty rates.
• Accommodation provided
• Travel allowance to support your journey to these regional areas.
• Supportive workplace culture with excellent professional development opportunities.
• Access to breathtaking natural surroundings - from tropical rainforests to pristine beaches.

Why Choose Cairns Region?

This is your chance to work and live in one of Queensland's most sought-after rural regions. Whether you enjoy exploring waterfalls, hiking rainforest trails, visiting vibrant local markets, or relaxing on tropical beaches, Cairns and its surrounding towns offer a unique blend of adventure and tranquility. Perfect for nurses wanting to enhance their clinical skills in diverse, well-supported emergency settings while enjoying an unmatched lifestyle.


How to Apply

If you are a skilled ED Registered Nurse with iEMR, ALS, and triage qualifications ready for an immediate start in Cairns region, get in touch today!

Join us as a Locum Mental Health Registered Nurse and play a crucial role in providing comprehensive care across all divisions of mental health nursing, including community, inpatient, acute, and more. We are seeking dedicated nurses for a 12-week contract (or more) in regional and remote locations across Australia. In these dynamic roles, you'll work in varied settings, providing case management, planning patient care, administering medication, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining precise documentation.

Why Choose cmr?

• Diverse Working Environments : Broaden your experience across various healthcare settings.
• Work-Life Balance : Enjoy flexible schedules that allow you to balance work with personal adventures.
• Competitive Compensation : Earn up to $86 per hour plus superannuation, penalties, travel, and accommodation allowances.
• Professional Growth : Enhance your skills and broaden your expertise.
• Adventure & Exploration : Discover new places while doing what you love.
• Supportive Employer : Join a team that values and supports you every step of the way.

As a Locum Mental Health Registered Nurse with cmr, you'll experience a range of meaningful roles across Australia's mental health care landscape. From community outreach to acute interventions, you'll provide critical support and care in:

• Acute Mental Health : Work in fast-paced acute care settings, managing urgent mental health crises, stabilising patients, and coordinating with emergency services. Use your crisis intervention skills to make a rapid impact during high-pressure situations.
• Inpatient Units : Deliver consistent, supportive care to individuals requiring more intensive mental health support. You'll manage daily assessments, administer medication, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to help stabilise and rehabilitate patients on their path to recovery.
• Community Mental Health : Be a key resource for patients outside the hospital environment, offering case management, comprehensive assessments, and care planning. Your work in community settings allows you to build deeper connections, empower clients, and support them through their recovery journey.

Each role allows you to make a difference while expanding your skills, from crisis intervention and comprehensive assessments to individualised care plans and community outreach.

Criteria:

To excel in this role, you should have:

• Qualifications : Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA without restrictions.
• Experience : A minimum of 5 years in mental health nursing, particularly in case management.
• Communication Skills : Excellent communication abilities to engage effectively with patients and team members.
• Collaboration : Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Transportation : A valid driver's license for regional and remote roles.
• Flexibility : Willingness to commit to travel nursing contracts in regional/remote areas for at least 12 weeks.

About Us
At cmr, we're passionate about connecting healthcare professionals with opportunities that align with their skills, goals, and lifestyle. Learn more about who we are: About Us - cmr | Cornerstone Medical Recruitment

Work Perks
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Are You Ready? If you're a dedicated, experienced RN looking to diversify your skills and explore Australia's vast landscapes, apply now and start your next career adventure with cmr.

Join Us as a Locum Registered Nurse - Correctional Facilities

Are you an experienced Correctional Nurse ready to use your skills in regional and remote prisons across Australia? We're recruiting Locum Registered Nurses for 4-12 week contracts at correctional sites nationwide.

These roles offer a unique chance to make a real difference in secure settings, providing essential healthcare within correctional environments-while experiencing some of Australia's most distinctive locations. You'll be key to delivering comprehensive nursing care in a challenging, community-focused setting.

Why Join CMR:

• Competitive Pay: Weekly pay with a straightforward timesheet process.
• Hassle-Free Travel: Free shared accommodation or a generous allowance, travel support, and a dedicated team handling all bookings.
• Dedicated Support: A specialist Correctional Nurse Recruiter will support you throughout your placement, backed by our expert locum HR team.
• National Reach: Contracts available across regional, rural, and remote correctional facilities in all states and territories-choose what fits your lifestyle and availability.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality nursing care tailored to the correctional environment, managing a wide range of health issues unique to this setting.
• Conduct health assessments, chronic disease management, and emergency response within secure facilities.
• Deliver care that respects security protocols while maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality.
• Work closely with correctional officers, medical teams, mental health specialists, and allied health professionals to support holistic inmate care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with all safety and infection control standards.

What We're Looking For:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (unrestricted).
• Must have full working rights in Australia (no sponsorship available)
• Minimum 4 years nursing experience, preferably with correctional or forensic healthcare exposure.
• Strong clinical skills including emergency response, medication administration, and chronic disease management.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within secure environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage with patients, security staff, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel and commit to 4-12 week locum contracts in regional or remote correctional facilities.

Ready to Apply?
If you're a confident Correctional Nurse eager to make a real impact in Australia's correctional healthcare system, we want to hear from you.

Send your CV to or call .

CMR is seeking experienced Mental Health Registered Nurses for 12-week (or longer) locum contracts across Australia, with a strong influx of opportunities currently in regional Queensland and South Australia. This is your chance to expand your skills, make a meaningful impact and explore new communities, all while enjoying excellent pay, flexibility, and support.

• Australia-Wide Opportunities: Work in regional, rural, and remote locations across multiple states.

• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Choose contracts that fit your lifestyle while experiencing new environments.

• Competitive Remuneration: Earn up to $90 per hour plus superannuation, penalties, travel, and accommodation allowances.

• Professional Development: Broaden your experience across community, inpatient, acute, and crisis settings.

• Lifestyle & Adventure: Discover stunning regional landscapes, enjoy a change of scenery, and return home when you want.

• Supportive Employer: Receive ongoing guidance and assistance to make your locum experience seamless.

As a Locum Mental Health RN with cmr, you will provide critical support across diverse mental health settings:

• Community Mental Health: Case management, assessments, care planning, and recovery-focused support.

• Inpatient Units: Deliver consistent care, administer medication, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

• Acute & Crisis Services: Respond to urgent mental health situations, stabilise patients, and coordinate with emergency services.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference while gaining broad clinical experience in dynamic and varied environments.

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions)

• Minimum 5 years' experience in mental health nursing, with case management experience preferred

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Valid driver's licence for regional and remote roles

• Willingness to commit to travel nursing contracts in regional or remote locations for at least 12 weeks

If you are an experienced Mental Health RN ready to embrace a rewarding locum role, explore new regions, and contribute to vital mental health services, apply now with CMR. With high demand across Queensland and South Australia , there has never been a better time to start your next career adventure.

Contract: ASAP start - 8 weeks
Rate: $78.73 per hour + penalties + super
Accommodation: Free shared housing provided
Travel: $00 fuel reimbursement each way

Looking for a contract close to Brisbane where you can enjoy both career and lifestyle? We're seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse to join the Mental Health Team in the beautiful Darling Downs region - known for its rolling farmland, fresh local produce and relaxed country lifestyle. Just a few hours from Brisbane, it's the perfect location to head home on weekends while still making a real impact during the week.

This community-based role is primarily within Older Persons Mental Health (OPMH), with the flexibility to support the Adult Mental Health service as required. You'll join a supportive and collaborative team dedicated to delivering recovery-focused care.

• Manage a caseload within a community setting

• Provide intake, triage and comprehensive mental health assessments

• Develop and implement collaborative care plans with consumers, families and carers

• Undertake risk assessments, case management and recovery-focused practice

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

• Solid experience in community mental health, case management and risk assessment

• CIMHA experience is essential

• Must have your own car to drive to contract

• Competitive pay - 78.73 per hour + super

• Free shared accommodation

• 200 fuel reimbursement each way

• Live and work in the Darling Downs - enjoy stunning countryside, fresh produce and a relaxed lifestyle

• Close to Brisbane - easy to head home on weekends

If you're looking for a rewarding contract with great benefits and the chance to enjoy one of Queensland's most beautiful regions, this is the role for you.

Clinical Nurse - Forensic Mental Health | Central QLD

Join us as a Clinical Nurse in Forensic Mental Health and make a real impact in Central Queensland. This short-term contract (with opportunities for ongoing roles) involves providing specialist nursing care to clients with complex mental health needs across community and custodial settings.

You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team, delivering recovery-oriented care, mentoring colleagues and contributing to safe, trauma-informed practice. This role offers professional growth, meaningful work, and the chance to be part of a supportive regional health team.

Why join CMR?

• Gain experience in forensic mental health and build your professional portfolio

• Flexible short-term contracts with potential for ongoing work

• Work in a collaborative, dynamic environment in regional Queensland

Requirements:

• Current AHPRA registration as a RN

• Experience in forensic or mental health nursing

• Current driver's licence and general criminal history check

At cmr, we connect passionate healthcare professionals with rewarding opportunities across Australia. We are seeking experienced Community Mental Health Nurses - Clinical Nurses & Clinical Nurse Consultants to work in regional and remote locations, delivering essential mental health services to diverse communities.

This is your chance to travel Australia, expand your professional skills, and make a difference-all while enjoying competitive pay, accommodation support and flexibility.

The Details:

• Contract Length: Minimum 12-week commitment
• Start Dates: Flexible - work when it suits you
• Locations: Various regional and remote communities across Australia
• Benefits: Excellent hourly rates, travel & accommodation assistance, and ongoing support

Your Role:

• Case Management: Conduct assessments, develop care plans, and support clients on their recovery journey.
• Community-Based Care: Provide mental health services in home, clinical, and community settings.
• Crisis Intervention: Deliver immediate support to individuals in distress, ensuring safety and stability.
• Collaborative Approach: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, social workers, and primary care providers.
• Advocacy & Support: Educate clients and their families, connecting them with resources for long-term care.

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in mental health case management
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Clinical Nurse / Clinical Nurse Consultant)
• Ability to work autonomously in regional & remote settings
• Passion for delivering high-quality mental health care to diverse communities

Why Choose CMR?

• Competitive Pay & Benefits - Your expertise is valued, and we reward it accordingly
• Flexible Work & Adventure - Choose contracts that suit your lifestyle while exploring new places
• Full Support - Our team is with you every step of the way, from placement to ongoing assistance
• Career Growth - Work in unique settings that enhance your skills and professional experience

If you're ready for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your resume and availability to

Make a real impact while exploring Australia apply now!

At cmr, we connect passionate healthcare professionals with rewarding opportunities across Australia. We are seeking experienced Community Mental Health Nurses - Clinical Nurses & Clinical Nurse Consultants to work in regional and remote locations, delivering essential mental health services to diverse communities.

This is your chance to travel Australia, expand your professional skills, and make a difference-all while enjoying competitive pay, accommodation support and flexibility.

The Details:

• Contract Length: Minimum 12-week commitment
• Start Dates: Flexible - work when it suits you
• Locations: Various regional and remote communities across Australia
• Benefits: Excellent hourly rates, travel & accommodation assistance, and ongoing support

Your Role:

• Case Management: Conduct assessments, develop care plans, and support clients on their recovery journey.
• Community-Based Care: Provide mental health services in home, clinical, and community settings.
• Crisis Intervention: Deliver immediate support to individuals in distress, ensuring safety and stability.
• Collaborative Approach: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, social workers, and primary care providers.
• Advocacy & Support: Educate clients and their families, connecting them with resources for long-term care.

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in mental health case management
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Clinical Nurse / Clinical Nurse Consultant)
• Ability to work autonomously in regional & remote settings
• Passion for delivering high-quality mental health care to diverse communities

Why Choose CMR?

• Competitive Pay & Benefits - Your expertise is valued, and we reward it accordingly
• Flexible Work & Adventure - Choose contracts that suit your lifestyle while exploring new places
• Full Support - Our team is with you every step of the way, from placement to ongoing assistance
• Career Growth - Work in unique settings that enhance your skills and professional experience

Apply Today!
If you're ready for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your resume and availability to

Make a real impact while exploring Australia.