Registered Nurses for hire in Cairns, Queensland

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    61

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Time Management
    11%
    Customer Service
    9%
    Nursing
    8%

  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    69%
    Vocational or technical training
    14%
    High school diploma or GED
    7%

  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    30%
    6-10 years
    30%
    More than 10 years
    30%

  • Current company

    • Senior Helpers
    • Domino’s Pizza
    • Your Nursing Agency

  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    50%
    2-5 years
    50%

Browse Indeed's database of 61 profiles for Registered Nurses in Cairns, Queensland

Last updated: 24 Oct 2026

Registered Nurse: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Cairns, Queensland: $123,881 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $58,572 – $262,011 yearly

*Indeed data (AU)

  • Registered Nurse (RN)

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceClient ServicesDe-Escalation TechniquesConflict De-Escalation

  • Disability Support Worker

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Blue Card

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsGroup WorkComputer NetworkingSchedule Management

  • Student Enrolled Nurse

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCertificate IIICPR CertificationCertificate III – Health Services Assistance

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceCashieringFood PreparationAssisted Living Experience

  • Student Volunteer – Midwifery Support

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationAHPRA Registration

    Skills

    First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationNursingPatient MonitoringVital SignsPhlebotomy

  • Registered Nurse

    Cairns, Queensland

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver LicenceFirst Aid Certification

    Skills

    NursingClinical ExperienceHospital ExperienceVital SignsCleaningHousekeeping

  • 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 a registered nurse role?

The average time to fill a registered nurse role is 89 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do registered nurses tend to have?

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

What licenses or certifications are common for registered nurses?

Common licenses or certifications for registered nurses include: First Aid Certification, CPR Certification and Working with Children Check.

What are some job titles related to registered nurses?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to registered nurses include: registered nurse (rn), disability support worker and student volunteer – midwifery support.

What level of education is common for a registered nurse?

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

How many years of experience is common for a registered nurse?

Most registered nurses have 10 years of professional experience.

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