Aged care nurse sponsorship visas in Australia
Please note, we are currently not accepting new sponsorship applications, and this has been paused indefinitely. If you are looking for an aged care role that doesn't require sponsorship, please get in touch with our team. Thank you for your interest and understanding.
Aged care sponsorship visas for registered nurses
Sanctuary Recruitment is recruiting eligible registered nurses for aged care sponsorship visas from overseas and within Australia. We are an aged care recruitment consultancy with many years of expertise in the industry, and through our long-standing relationships with homes across the country, we are hiring aged care professionals on a temporary, permanent, and contract basis.
Due to acquiring a labour license, we are now able to employ eligible registered nurses on an aged care sponsorship visa with a pathway to PR after a 24-month commitment.
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Sydney NSW
Registered Nurse
We're recruiting experienced Registered Nurses for casual aged care shifts across Sydney!
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Registered Nurse
Join our team of Aged Care RNs delivering quality care across Wagga Wagga!
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We're looking for experienced Registered Nurses to support our RACH in Katanning on a casual Ad Hoc or contract basis
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We're seeking experienced Aged Care RN's for both casual shifts and contract assignments in the Wheatbelt region.
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Sanctuary Recruitment is partnered with a number of Regional & Remote aged care homes across WA scheduling Registered Nurses on fixed-term contracts.
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Sanctuary Recruitment is partnered with a number of Regional & Remote aged care homes across WA scheduling Registered Nurses on fixed-term contracts.
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Registered Nurse
We're recruiting Registered Nurses for residential aged care opportunities around Fremantle and Perth's inner south!
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Registered Nurse
We're recruiting Registered Nurses for permanent aged care opportunities in Toowoomba!
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Registered Nurse
We're seeking Registered Nurses for permanent residential aged care opportunities across the Wollongong area.
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Registered Nurse
We're recruiting Registered Nurses for permanent aged care opportunities in Mildura.
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Registered Nurse
We're seeking an RN who is comfortable coordinating a shift, completing assessments and supporting care staff to deliver safe, person-centred care.
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Registered Nurse
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join a welcoming aged care community in Taree.
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Registered Nurse
Join our growing team of Registered Nurses and enjoy flexible opportunities while delivering quality aged care.
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Registered Nurse
Join our growing team of Registered Nurses and enjoy flexible opportunities while delivering quality aged care.
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Registered Nurse
Join our team of Registered Nurses delivering quality care across Wollongong and Illawarra (Nowra/Milton)
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Registered Nurse
Aged Care Registered Nurses needed for casual work in Albury and the surrounding areas. Overtime paid. Annual salary review.
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Registered Nurse
We are currently seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our agency team, with ongoing shifts available across Aged Care facilities
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Registered Nurse
We're recruiting experienced Registered Nurses for casual shifts in Albury and the surrounding areas!
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Registered Nurse
Join our team of Registered Nurses delivering quality care around the Northern Beaches and Upper North Shore!
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Registered Nurse
We're recruiting experienced Registered Nurses for casual shifts in residential aged care across the Riverina!
Learn moreWhy would you relocate to Australia?
Australia is the sixth largest country by area, covering 7.7 million square kilometers.
Made up of six states and two internal territories, it's known for its stunning landscapes,
from beautiful beaches to the vast outback. The country experiences a variety of
climates, catering to different preferences.
Due to its strong and diverse economy with a variety a of job opportunities, it
consistently ranks high in global quality of life indices. The country offers a
high standard of living, excellent healthcare, and a well-developed education system.
As a country, we champion ourselves for a healthy work-life balance. The emphasis
on leisure and recreational activities contribute to a more relaxed and enjoyable lifestyle.
Australia is a wonderful place to call home and through the opportunity of the aged
care sponsorship visas that we offer, you could experience life down under through
Sanctuary. We are hiring eligible nurses for aged care sponsorship visas across the
country, within areas to suit all lifestyle preferences and job requirements. If you
would like to know more, please enquire today.
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Aged care sponsorship visa eligibility requirements
To be eligible for an aged care sponsorship visa, you must fulfill certain visa requirements. Applications are assessed on a case by case basis. At present, we are not accepting sponsorship visa applications, and this has been paused indefinitely. We will update this page if the program is reopened.
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Palliative approach in aged care
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Day in the life of an aged care registered nurse
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What is aged care?
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Why Sanctuary is one of Australia’s best nursing agencies
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Care minutes in residential aged care
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The 5 most common workforce compliance gaps in aged care
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Once in a generation aged care reform
First published: September 2024 On the 12th September 2024 the Albanese Government announced their plans to deliver historic aged care reforms, with $5.6 billion being invested into a package that will bring the greatest improvement to aged care in 30 years. It is projected that within the next 40 years, those aged 65 and over…