Nurses for hire in Cairns, Queensland

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    286

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills9%
    Customer Service7%
    Time Management7%

  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree55%
    Vocational or technical training32%
    High school diploma or GED8%

  • Years of experience

    3-5 years40%
    6-10 years30%
    More than 10 years20%

  • Current company

    Queensland Health
    Ramsay Health Care
    Regis Aged Care

  • Time at current job

    1-2 years40%
    More than 5 years40%
    Less than a year20%

Browse Indeed's database of 286 profiles for Nurses in Cairns, Queensland

Last updated: 3 Oct 2026

Nurse: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $119,808 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $74,747 – $192,035 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Mental Health Nurse Placement Various Healthcare Facilities

    Cairns City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    BLS Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMedication AdministrationPatient CareCustomer ServiceCash HandlingCustomer Relationship Building

  • Assistant in Nursing (AIN)

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCPR Certification

    Skills

    Food PreparationFood SafetyInfection ControlTime ManagementCleaningSanitation

  • Assistant in Nursing (AIN)

    Westcourt, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckCPR CertificationNDIS Worker Orientation Module

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCustomer ServicePhone MannerMedical TerminologyInfection ControlKitchen Experience

  • Registered Nurse

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    BLS CertificationNursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registration

    Skills

    NursingCritical & Intensive CareCritical Care ExperiencePatient CareICU ExperienceAcute Care Experience

  • Veterinary Nurse

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceRSA

    Skills

    POSCash HandlingCustomer ServiceGermanEnglishRSA

  • CSSD Technician

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    NDIS Worker Screening CheckFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationManual Handling

    Skills

    LeadershipTrauma CareTrauma MedicineNursingPatient AssessmentTriage

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What's the average time to fill a nurse role?

The average time to fill a nurse role is 161 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do nurses tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a nurse include: communication skills, customer service and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for nurses?

Common licenses or certifications for nurses include: First Aid Certification, Driver Licence and CPR Certification.

What are some job titles related to nurses?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to nurses include: assistant in nursing (ain), veterinary nurse and CSSD technician.

What level of education is common for a nurse?

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

How many years of experience is common for a nurse?

Most nurses have 7 years of professional experience.

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