Nurses for hire in Cairns, Queensland

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    300

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    9%
    Customer Service
    7%
    Time Management
    7%

  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    57%
    Vocational or technical training
    29%
    Master's degree
    7%

  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    30%
    1-2 years
    20%

  • Current company

    • Bupa
    • Novartis
    • Senior Helpers

  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    50%
    Less than a year
    25%
    1-2 years
    25%

Browse Indeed's database of 300 profiles for Nurses in Cairns, Queensland

Last updated: 24 Oct 2026

Nurse: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $119,770 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $75,811 – $189,219 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Registered Nurse (RN)

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceClient ServicesDe-Escalation TechniquesConflict De-Escalation

  • Customer service Representative

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    NDIS Worker Screening CheckFirst Aid CertificationWorking with Children CheckBlue CardCPR Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementCustomer ServicePatient CareSchedule ManagementComputer SkillsComputer Literacy

  • Student Enrolled Nurse

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCertificate IIICPR CertificationCertificate III – Health Services Assistance

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceCashieringFood PreparationAssisted Living Experience

  • Youth Worker

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IV

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipData EntryMedication AdministrationFood PreparationCleaning

  • 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

  • Registered Nurse

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    NursingClinical ExperienceHospital ExperienceVital SignsCleaningHousekeeping

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

The average time to fill a nurse role is 79 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, 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: registered nurse, registered nurse (rn) and observation and staff nurse.

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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