Assistant in Nursings for hire in Cairns, Queensland

Find assistants in nursing who deliver compassionate care, assist with daily living activities, and support healthcare teams with various tasks. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Cairns, Queensland to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    260

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    12%
    Time Management
    8%
    Customer Service
    6%

  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    46%
    Vocational or technical training
    38%
    High school diploma or GED
    13%

  • Years of experience

    1-2 years
    40%
    Less than a year
    20%
    6-10 years
    20%

  • Current company

    • Bupa
    • KMART
    • Senior Helpers

  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    67%
    More than 5 years
    33%

Browse Indeed's database of 260 profiles for Assistant in Nursings in Cairns, Queensland

Last updated: 30 Oct 2026

Assistant in Nursing: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $126,117 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $80,494 – $197,599 yearly
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  • Student Enrolled Nurse

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCertificate IIICPR CertificationCertificate III – Health Services Assistance

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceCashieringFood PreparationAssisted Living Experience

  • AIN (Assistant in Nursing)certificate 3 Individual support

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCertificate IIICertificate III in Individual SupportNational Police CheckCPR Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementSchedule ManagementCustomer ServiceCash HandlingHousekeepingCleaning

  • Assistant in Nursing (AIN)

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    NDIS Worker Screening CheckDriver LicenceFull Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCPR Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementSafe Work PracticesHand HygieneInfection ControlCleaningSite Housekeeping

  • Administration Accounts Assistant

    Smithfield, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    NDIS Worker Screening CheckFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckBlue CardNational Police CheckCPR Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementData EntrySchedule ManagementConversational EngagementClient ServicesCustomer Support

  • Observation and Staff nurse

    Westcourt, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckCPR CertificationNDIS Worker Orientation Module

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsGroup WorkPrioritisation Under PressureWriting SkillsCustomer ServiceTask Prioritisation

  • Registered Nurse

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    BLS CertificationNursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registration

    Skills

    NursingCritical & Intensive CareCritical Care ExperiencePatient CareICU ExperienceAcute Care Experience

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What's the average time to fill an assistant in nursing role?

The average time to fill an assistant in nursing role is 81 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do assistant in nursings tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an assistant in nursing include: communication skills, time management and customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for assistant in nursings?

Common licenses or certifications for assistant in nursings include: First Aid Certification, CPR Certification and Certificate III.

What are some job titles related to assistant in nursings?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to assistant in nursings include: AIN (assistant in nursing)certificate 3 individual support, PSW and registered nurse.

What level of education is common for an assistant in nursing?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an assistant in nursing in Cairns, Queensland, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an assistant in nursing?

Most assistant in nursings have 4 years of professional experience.

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