Nurses for hire in Cairns, Queensland

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    296

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills9%
    Nursing7%
    Time Management6%

  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree64%
    Vocational or technical training28%
    High school diploma or GED6%

  • Years of experience

    Less than a year16%
    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years18%

  • Current company

    Queensland Health
    Selectability
    1)Name of the employer: Bupa Age care

  • Time at current job

    Less than a year12%
    1-2 years16%
    2-5 years48%

Browse Indeed's database of 296 profiles for Nurses in Cairns, Queensland

Last updated: 2 Aug 2026

Nurse: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $119,969 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $72,299 – $199,070 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • PERIOD OF WORK

    Redlynch, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckCPR CertificationNDIS Worker Orientation ModuleAHPRA Registration

    Skills

    ManagementCommunication Skills

  • Nursing Assistant

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckBlue CardCPR Certification

    Skills

    Computer SkillsCommunication Skills

  • Registered Nurse

    Yorkeys Knob, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCPR CertificationAHPRA Registration

    Skills

    CernerEMR SystemsICU ExperienceNursingCritical Care ExperienceHospice Experience

  • Registered Nurse (Full Time)

    Cairns City, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationAHPRA RegistrationEnglish

    Skills

    Patient MonitoringMedication AdministrationInfection Control

  • AIN (Assistant in Nursing)

    White Rock, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFirst Aid CertificationNDIS Worker Orientation ModuleBLS Certification

    Skills

    Microsoft WordNursing

  • Student Enrolled Nurse

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationAHPRA Registration

    Skills

    Computer LiteracyPatient MonitoringVital SignsLaboratory ExperiencePatient CareCommunication Skills

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

The average time to fill a nurse role is 122 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, nursing and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a nurse?

Common licenses or certifications for nurses include: First Aid Certification, CPR Certification and AHPRA Registration.

What are some job titles related to nurses?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to nurses include: registered nurse, staff nurse and dishwasher.

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 8 years of professional experience.

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