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Specialist Nurses – advanced care, exceptional expertise

Specialist Nurses bring advanced clinical knowledge and skills to their roles, delivering high-level patient care and often taking on leadership and educational responsibilities. At Nursing Australia, we connect clinical nurse specialists with opportunities across Australia in diverse settings, from hospitals to community care.

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What does it mean to be a specialist nurse?

Specialist nursing involves advanced clinical expertise in a specific area of practice, enabling nurses to provide exceptional care while often serving in leadership or educational roles. Whether you’re focused on critical care, infectious diseases, or paediatrics, specialist nurses play a vital role in shaping healthcare outcomes.

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Diverse opportunities for Specialist Nurses

We offer placements in various specialist nursing roles, tailored to your expertise and interests. Some of the positions we can connect you with include:

  • Clinical Nurse – delivering high-quality patient care with advanced clinical skills.
  • Clinical Nurse Consultant –  providing expert advice and leadership in your specialty.
  • Critical Care Nurse -supporting patients in ICU, HDU, and other high-dependency units.
  • Paediatric Nurse – caring for children and infants in hospital and community settings.
  • Infectious Disease Nurse – leading infection control and patient care in this vital field.
  • Pain Management Nurse  – helping patients manage acute and chronic pain effectively.
  • Urology Nurse – specialising in the care of patients with urological conditions.

Whether you’re looking for clinical, leadership, or consultancy roles, we’ll help you find the perfect fit.

The benefits of joining our team

Flexible work schedule

Enjoy the job you love with the flexibility you want. Choose when and where you work—whether it’s full-time hours or occasional shifts, we’ve got you covered.

Supportive culture

At Nursing Australia, you’re part of a team that genuinely cares about you. Our allocators build personal relationships with staff, ensuring your needs are met and your contributions are valued.

Competitive pay rates

We offer above-average pay rates and timely payments to reward you for your hard work and dedication

Work and explore Australia

Do you dream of combining your career with a love for travel? Nursing Australia offers opportunities across the country, from bustling cities like Sydney and Melbourne to rural and remote areas. Whether it’s a few shifts or a few months, you’ll have the flexibility to experience the diverse beauty of Australia while advancing your career.

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Diverse opportunities for healthcare professionals

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Acute Nursing

Work in hospital settings, specialising in ICU, mental health, theatre, and paediatrics.

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Aged Care and Community Nursing

Provide compassionate care for elderly patients in residential or community settings, enhancing their quality of life and supporting post-discharge care needs.

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Disability Support

Assist individuals with disabilities by providing personal care, medical support, and companionship, making a real difference in their daily lives.

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Regional & Remote Placements

Expand your horizons by working in rural or remote areas, where your skills are in high demand and your impact is profound.

Testimonials

The flexibility that agency offers suits my current situation. The team are fantastic and I couldn't speak highly enough of them. Nursing Australia offers me local shifts too so I never have to travel too far for work.
Rob Registered Mental Health Nurse
This variety not only keeps my work engaging but also allows me to broaden my clinical expertise across different settings. I am proud to represent Nursing Australia and highly recommend their services to both healthcare professionals seeking rewarding opportunities and healthcare facilities in need of dedicated and skilled nursing staff.
Elizabeth Registered Nurse
Recruitment process was quick, efficient, easy and very professional. The staff at Nursing Australia are very helpful, providing me with a variety of shifts every week. I feel very supported by the team as I get to do the work that I am looking for.
Margaret Registered Nurse
I have worked with Nursing Australia since 2004. The flexibility and variety of work, from hospital settings to correction facilities, enables me to attain and maintain many skills and keeps my interest in the nursing profession.
Deborah Registered Nurse

FAQs about specialist nurse in Australia

A specialist nurse is a registered nurse with advanced training and expertise in a specific clinical area, such as ICU, theatre, emergency, mental health, midwifery, or paediatrics. Specialist nurses play a vital role in providing expert care and leadership within their area of practice. Explore current Specialist Nurse Jobs across Australia.

Nursing Australia offers opportunities across a wide range of specialist nursing areas including ICU, HDU, CCU, Operating Theatre, Emergency, Midwifery, Paediatrics, NICU, Mental Health, and Anaesthetics. Visit our Specialist Nurse Jobs page to view available positions nationwide.

To work as a specialist nurse in Australia, you must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with current AHPRA registration. Most roles require postgraduate qualifications or experience in your specialty, along with mandatory training such as CPR, manual handling, and infection control. Each role listing outlines specific requirements.

Yes. Nursing Australia works with a wide network of public hospitals, private facilities, aged care centres, and community health services. Our team connects specialist nurses with suitable roles across all healthcare environments nationwide.

Absolutely. Nursing Australia has ongoing placements for specialist nurses in regional and remote parts of Australia. These roles often offer excellent pay rates, accommodation support, and travel assistance. You can filter by location on our Specialist Nurse Jobs page.

Yes. We welcome international nurses with specialist experience who are eligible to work in Australia. You’ll need to hold or apply for AHPRA registration and meet visa and English language requirements. Visit our Nursing Jobs page to learn more about working in Australia as a nurse.

Specialist nurses working with Nursing Australia enjoy competitive pay, flexible shift options, dedicated support from our compliance and placement teams, and access to roles in Australia’s top healthcare facilities. We prioritise your career goals and work-life balance.

Most specialist nursing roles require prior clinical experience in the relevant specialty, though some facilities offer transition programs for nurses seeking to move into new areas. Review the job details on our Specialist Nurse Jobs page for experience requirements.

Nursing Australia provides both temporary (agency) and permanent specialist nursing positions to suit your needs. Whether you’re after flexible contract work or a long-term placement, our recruitment specialists will help you find the right opportunity.

Yes. You can register your details via our Contact Us page. Nursing Australia regularly updates its listings, and our recruitment team will contact you when a suitable specialist nursing opportunity becomes available.