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Hire an Enrolled Nurse in Australia

To hire an enrolled nurse, confirm registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, plan the registered nurse supervision the role depends on, and settle the award classification before you make an offer. CrossNation recruits enrolled nurses for employers across Australia. The fee is 12% of the annual salary, charged only on a successful placement.

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By CrossNation Editorial Team. Sources checked 6 October 2026.

  • 12% of annual salary

    Charged only when a placement succeeds. No placement, no fee.

  • 90-day placement guarantee

    See our terms.

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What you need to know

What should you verify when you hire an enrolled nurse?

Enrolled nurses are registered through Ahpra and the Nursing and Midwifery Board, and the register is public. Check that registration is current, note any conditions on the register, and record the check. Ask for the Diploma of Nursing or the qualification the person was registered on, and confirm the medication endorsement if the role involves administering medicines, because not every enrolled nurse holds it. Collect identity and work rights, a police check and immunisation evidence as your setting requires. Diarise the yearly renewal so a lapse never goes unnoticed.

How does supervision shape an enrolled nurse role?

Enrolled nurses work under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, so the roster must always include one. Write the brief around that structure: who the supervising registered nurse is, what tasks the enrolled nurse will perform, whether medication rounds are part of the role, and how handover and documentation work. Say whether the setting is aged care, a hospital ward, community care or a clinic. Candidates look for clear scope and a supportive team, and a brief that explains supervision and orientation attracts nurses who want to work within that model.

Which award classification should you decide first?

Many private sector enrolled nurses, including those in aged care, are covered by the Nurses Award [MA000034], with classifications that reflect qualifications, duties and experience, and others are covered by enterprise agreements. Decide the classification and pay point before you make an offer so the contract matches the role. The award sets penalties for nights, weekends and public holidays, overtime and allowances. We do not publish pay figures here, as they change and depend on the instrument. Use the Fair Work Pay Calculator and the award text to price a shift.

Before you brief a recruiter: enrolled nurse checklist

Checklist

  • Confirm current registration on the public register and note any conditions
  • Check whether the role needs a medication endorsement
  • Name the supervising registered nurse and the tasks the role covers
  • Agree classification and pay point under the award or agreement
  • Collect identity, work rights, police check and immunisation evidence
  • Diarise the annual registration renewal

Tell us the role, location and start date

The fee is 12% of the candidate's annual salary, charged only when a placement succeeds.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can an enrolled nurse administer medication?

Only if the nurse holds the medication endorsement or qualification required by the Board and your medication policy and state law allow it. Check the register and the person's qualifications before rostering medication duties.

Can an enrolled nurse work without a registered nurse on site?

Enrolled nurses practise under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. How that supervision is arranged depends on the setting and the Board's standards, so set it out in the role description.

Where do enrolled nurses usually work?

Aged care, hospitals, community and home care, and clinics all employ enrolled nurses. State the setting and shift pattern in the brief, because candidates choose by both.

How does CrossNation charge to recruit an enrolled nurse?

The fee is 12% of the candidate's annual salary, charged only when a placement succeeds, and placements carry a 90-day placement guarantee. There is no charge to send a brief. CrossNation recruits enrolled nurses for employers across Australia, and you can send the role, location and start date through the employer enquiry form.

Can I recruit an overseas enrolled nurse through CrossNation?

CrossNation recruits sponsorship-ready overseas candidates for employers that want them. Overseas-trained nurses must satisfy the Board's registration requirements before practising, and that step is separate from any visa. The employer holds or obtains its own approval, and CrossNation cannot promise a visa, an approval or a job. This is general information, not migration advice. Speak to a registered migration agent.

What should I verify before I offer a enrolled nurse the job?

Enrolled nurses hold registration with the NMBA and practise under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. For an enrolled nurse, the award that commonly applies is the Nurses Award (MA000034), but coverage depends on your industry and the person's duties, so confirm it with the Fair Work Ombudsman before you set the offer. Keep a copy of any licence, registration or check you sight for your enrolled nurse, and confirm their right to work in Australia before they start.

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Sources (accessed 6 October 2026)