Nurse Practitioner

About Us

ADF Health Services delivers comprehensive healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel nationwide. Serco, collaborating with Bupa, staffs over 50 on-base locations, ensuring quality medical services for Defence personnel.

Role Overview

The Nurse Practitioner role is an advanced nursing position requiring both autonomous and collaborative work. This position includes general nursing duties along with additional clinical tasks such as participation in emergency responses, prescribing medications and vaccinations, ordering diagnostic tests, and referring patients to other healthcare professionals. The role demands strict compliance with the professional standards governed by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Defence policies, legislation, and clinical oversight standards.

Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates will exhibit the highest ethical standards and personal integrity, hold a Master of Nursing specializing in Nurse Practitioner, and maintain current full registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse and Endorsed Nurse Practitioner with AHPRA. Registration must pertain to general adult acute care and primary health settings, excluding specialized fields like paediatrics or midwifery. Candidates are required to have at least two years of recent nurse practitioner experience within these general care environments. Active participation in Continuous Professional Development aligned with AHPRA and current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009) are essential.

Work Environment

The ACT Health Centre supports approximately 7,000 military members, including trainee officers. The facility includes a 24-bed low dependency ward open around the clock, providing a variety of medical services. Standard operational hours are usually 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, with some roles requiring weekend or on-call shifts.

Personality and Values

This role suits an empathetic and dedicated nurse who thrives under responsibility and enjoys working independently as well as part of a team. The right candidate values professionalism, strong ethics, and is committed to multi-disciplinary collaboration to ensure the highest quality patient care.

Benefits and Rewards

• Culture grounded in trust, care, innovation, and pride
• Access to diverse global employee networks promoting inclusion
• Long-term career opportunities across multiple contracts
• Work supporting defence personnel with meaningful impact
• Employee referral programs
• Paid annual, personal, CPD, volunteer, and reservist leave
• Uniform provision
• Discounts from popular retailers and services
• 24/7 mental health and counseling support
• Collaborative healthcare team environment

Additional Information

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to obtain Baseline Security Clearance. Resumes must detail employment dates, type, and weekly hours worked. For inquiries, contact the designated representative. Serco values diversity and inclusion, inviting applications from all backgrounds including Indigenous peoples, LGBTQI+, veterans, and those with disabilities.