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A quick look at how Registered Nurses qualify and register to practise in Australia.
typically three years full-time
renewed annually
Internationally qualified nurses are assessed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, which can include an outcomes-based assessment with the NCLEX-RN exam and a practical OSCE. Experienced RNs can go further with Nurse Practitioner endorsement from the Board, which requires further postgraduate study and advanced clinical experience. It is an optional, advanced pathway beyond general registration, not a requirement to practise as an RN.
Current listings span five genuinely different settings. Here's how they compare.
| Setting | What to Expect | Often Suits |
|---|---|---|
| General practice and medical centres | Most RN listings on this page: part-time, casual and full-time roles covering immunisations, wound care, chronic disease management and health assessments | RNs wanting regular daytime clinic hours and continuity with patients |
| Private hospitals | Full-time and permanent ward and specialty roles within a hospital nursing team | RNs wanting acute clinical work and structured hospital rosters |
| Residential aged care | Roles built around the required on-site RN presence in residential aged care, including part-time and casual shifts | RNs wanting steady, care-focused work with older Australians |
| Nursing agencies | Casual agency shifts across different facilities, often advertised with hourly rates | RNs wanting control over when and where they work |
| Community care and telehealth | Community care services and telehealth roles, some part-time and some remote | RNs wanting flexible hours or work outside hospitals and clinics |
Registered Nurse roles are advertised across every major capital, and the mix of settings differs by city. Each button opens current Registered Nurse listings for that city.
Sydney is the largest of the five capital markets for RN listings, mostly part-time, casual and permanent roles in general practices across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains, including Penrith, Blacktown, Fairfield West, Pemulwuy and Hazelbrook.
Registered Nurse Jobs in SydneyMelbourne combines GP clinic roles in suburbs such as Sunshine West, Taylors Lakes and South Melbourne with full-time private hospital positions, agency shifts and community care roles.
Registered Nurse Jobs in MelbourneBrisbane roles are mainly in general practice, from Upper Kedron and Bray Park to McDowall and Goodna, extending to Laidley and Toowoomba.
Registered Nurse Jobs in BrisbanePerth's listings are almost all in general practice, across suburbs such as Subiaco, Woodvale, Joondalup, Edgewater and Maddington.
Registered Nurse Jobs in PerthAdelaide's roles are mostly part-time, in general practices in suburbs such as Woodville South, Tranmere and Angle Park, alongside residential aged care.
Registered Nurse Jobs in AdelaideBeyond the capital cities, RN roles are also advertised in regional centres such as Port Macquarie (NSW), the Gold Coast and Cairns (QLD).
HealthcareLink lists Registered Nurse jobs across Australia. A Registered Nurse (RN) is a key part of a modern, multidisciplinary health care team and applies the latest standards in the practice of healthcare. RNs are accountable for patient, resident and client care across hospitals, general practice, aged care and community settings, and typically report to a Team Leader or Nurse Unit Manager. RN roles sit within the broader Nurse classification, and many listings on this page are in general practice, where the role is often advertised as a Practice Nurse.
Becoming a Registered Nurse in Australia requires a nursing qualification accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC), usually a three-year Bachelor of Nursing. Graduates must then hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), before being employed as an RN, and registration is renewed annually. Employers also look for relevant previous experience as a Registered Nurse.
Registered Nurses are expected to:
New Registered Nurse roles are added to this category regularly across general practice, hospital, aged care and community settings. Create a free job alert to be notified as soon as a new RN role is listed, filtered to your preferred location and job type.
A nursing qualification accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC), usually a three-year Bachelor of Nursing, followed by registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Yes. All RNs must hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), before working as an RN, and registration is renewed annually.
A Registered Nurse holds a Bachelor of Nursing and has full scope of practice. An Enrolled Nurse holds a Diploma of Nursing and works under an RN's supervision within a narrower scope.
Yes, once registered. Internationally qualified nurses are assessed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and some must complete an outcomes-based assessment that includes the NCLEX-RN exam and a practical OSCE.
Most are in general practice and medical centres, with others in private hospitals, residential aged care, nursing agencies, community care and telehealth.
Yes - use the Registered Nurse Jobs by City and Region section above, or the location filter on this page, to narrow results to a specific city or region.
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