Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical and Rehab Wards

Join Darwin Private Hospital’s Medical/Surgical ward as a Registered Nurse and create meaningful patient experiences while working alongside a supportive, multidisciplinary team.   

• Culture of caring, both patients and employees

• Work with a high-performing and passionate team

• Full time or part time opportunities available

About the Role:  

The Darwin region is renowned for its tropical weather, spectacular sunsets, great fishing spots, and laid-back lifestyle come and join our team.      

Darwin Private Hospital is currently seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our Medical/Surgical and Rehab Ward.  We pride ourselves on quality care for our patients and their families. You will be provided with many learning opportunities across a diverse range of nursing skill sets.

You will strengthen health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other healthcare professionals.                           

We offer

• Post graduate allowance

• Relocation assistance

• Annual nursing scholarships

Key responsibilities:

• Utilising a structured approach, carry out comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments of patients

• Implement planned evidence-based nursing interventions within your scope of practice

• Demonstrate exceptional clinical skills and procedures and management of patients seeking outstanding care

• Implement strategies to ensure quality and risk management are integrated into service provision

• Maintain and adhere to Infection Control policies and practices

• Complies with organizational policies, procedures and guideline 

About Us:

Darwin Private Hospital is the only provider of private hospital services in the Northern Territory. As part of the Healthscope Group of Hospitals, it is a licenced 122 bed hospital providing a broad range of multiday and day surgery including, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Plastic and Reconstructive, Urology, Gastroenterology and ENT and Cardiac Catheter Laboratory. Our world-class private hospital attracts patients from across the greater Northern Territory, Western Australia, remote aboriginal communities and even offshore. We are co-located with Royal Darwin Hospital and partner in delivering specialised care to patients from across the top end of Australia.

Essential Criteria

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Recent nursing experience on a medical/surgical or rehab ward
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and clinical problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated commitment to continued quality improvement and best practice principles

• National Police Clearance
• NT WWC 
• Proof of Immunisation

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

 You'll also benefit from:

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
•  Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 31st of August 2026

To apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to Ruth Stephens, NUM Jacana Ward - ruth.stephens@healthscope.com.au

If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope Darwin Private Hospital Nurses and Midwives Enterprise Agreement 2024, a salary of $41.90 - $56.51 per hour.

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker. 

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