Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a major provider of healthcare services across Australia, including primary care, allied health, recruitment, NDIS, care services, and training.
In December 2024, we began providing health, mental health, and wellbeing services across the onshore Immigration Detention Network (IDN). Our team of nurses, general practitioners, and allied health professionals offer a range of healthcare services, including health assessments, chronic disease management, health promotion, wound management, immunizations, and other primary health interventions. HCA also launched a 24/7 Virtual Care Centre (VCC), offering remote healthcare through telehealth and video consultations to enhance onsite care for detainees.
Are you a passionate and dedicated Primary Health Nurse looking for flexible work that fits your lifestyle? Whether you're balancing study, family, or other commitments — we have an opportunity for you to join our team!
This is a casual employment opportunity.
In this role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team dedicated to delivering person-centred, high-quality, and safe care. You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, planning, implementing, and evaluating care to improve the health outcomes and overall wellbeing of individuals in detention.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a broad range of clinical responsibilities, including immunisations, blood collection, wound care, health assessments, care planning, medication administration, and health promotion and education. The role involves delivering care that honours the dignity, culture, values, beliefs, and rights of detainees, while fostering a respectful and inclusive healthcare environment.
Let's talk about you!
You will be an AHPRA Registered Nurse (General unrestricted registration) and have at least five (5) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, including hands-on patient care in an operational setting (non-Telehealth)
You will demonstrate a strong ability to prioritise tasks, work independently, and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team. You will possess excellent communication skills, coupled with critical thinking and sound decision-making abilities. Your adaptability, flexibility and empathy will enable you to respond effectively to changing circumstances and meet the evolving needs of detainees. Trauma informed care and experience is highly advantageous.
You’ll bring your passion for Primary Health care and be rewarded with:
Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA we are committed to embracing diversity and committed to providing a safe working environment.
If you have any queries, please contact Jeannie on Jeannie.Agbayani@healthcareaustraliacom.au
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Healthcare Australia (HCA) is Australia’s largest diversified healthcare provider, operating nationwide across all sectors of health including primary health care, and acute care. We connect healthcare professionals, organisations, and people to provide end-to-end healthcare solutions. By filling the healthcare skills gap, we ensure Australians always have the support they need—making us Australia's #1 healthcare solutions provider.
We're highly experienced:
With over 50 years of experience connecting healthcare workforce with those needing support and care, we understand what works. The Healthcare Australia Group delivers quality, efficient, and flexible solutions nationwide with confidence.
We're dynamic:
HCA is known for our quick reflexes and it’s how we’re able to support Private, Public, Federal, State, and Territory Government and Health Departments. As a leading healthcare solutions provider, we're always ready to respond to urgent needs from customers, employees, or patients. Being active and responsive is fundamental to our identity.
We're human:
We're a team of over 15,000 passionate and committed healthcare workers and clinicians improving the health of our community. While embracing innovation through technology, we remain people-focused. We value human relationships and strive to make meaningful differences in lives across Australia.
We’re prepared:
Our years of experience have helped us develop comprehensive compliance frameworks and governance protocols—a key reason why leading private and public healthcare facilities choose us as their preferred provider.
Our compliance framework supports HCA health professionals in delivering safe, compliant care, ensuring our clients receive fully credentialed staff who are fit for purpose.
