Nurses for hire in Cairns, Queensland

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    282

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Time Management7%
    Customer Service7%

  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree49%
    Vocational or technical training41%
    High school diploma or GED8%

  • Years of experience

    Less than a year8%
    1-2 years16%
    3-5 years18%

  • Current company

    Queensland Health
    Ramsay Health Care
    Regis Aged Care

  • Time at current job

    Less than a year11%
    1-2 years15%
    2-5 years41%

Browse Indeed's database of 282 profiles for Nurses in Cairns, Queensland

Last updated: 9 Sept 2026

Nurse: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $119,870 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $73,581 – $195,280 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Retail Assistant

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    NursingFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckBlue CardCPR CertificationNursing

    Skills

    Communication SkillsClinical ExperienceVital SignsHospitalityRetail SalesCustomer Service

  • Assistant In Nursing

    Manoora, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckCPR CertificationNDIS Worker Orientation Module

    Skills

    Catheter CareCleaningCommunication SkillsComputer SkillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

  • Customer service Representative

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckBlue CardCPR Certification

    Skills

    Customer ServicePatient CareTime ManagementComputer SkillsMicrosoft Office

  • Administration Accounts Assistant

    Smithfield, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckBlue CardCPR Certification

    Skills

    Administrative ExperienceData EntryTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCommunication Skills

  • AIN (Assistant in Nursing)

    White Rock, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationNDIS Worker Orientation ModuleBLS Certification

    Skills

    Microsoft WordNursing

  • Student Volunteer – Midwifery Support

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationAHPRA Registration

    Skills

    First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationNursingPatient MonitoringVital SignsPhlebotomy

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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, time management and customer service.

What licenses or certifications are common for a nurse?

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

What are some job titles related to nurses?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to nurses include: recoveries specialist, retail assistant and student volunteer – midwifery support.

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 5 years of professional experience.

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