{"id":36901,"date":"2025-12-18T22:04:43","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T22:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sanctuaryrecruitment.com\/?p=36901"},"modified":"2026-04-28T22:43:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T22:43:13","slug":"remote-area-nurse-salary-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sanctuaryrecruitment.com\/blog\/remote-area-nurse-salary-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Remote area nurse salary guide in Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Published: December 2025<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remote area nurses\u00a0deliver\u00a0healthcare services to rural communities. Access to\u00a0care in these\u00a0sparsely populated\u00a0areas is usually limited, so remote area nurses\u00a0travel\u00a0in\u00a0from across the country\u00a0to provide it. They\u00a0are often contracted to\u00a0be in one area\u00a0for a specific amount of time, temporarily alleviating\u00a0staffing\u00a0shortages.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Within our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuaryrecruitment.com\/blog\/remote-area-nurse-salary-guide\/\">remote area nurse salary\u00a0guide<\/a>, we will explore\u00a0what you can\u00a0earn\u00a0as a remote area\u00a0nurse,\u00a0ways to boost your earning potential and the\u00a0factors that can influence your pay.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14230781 BCX8\">What can I earn on average as a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14230781 BCX8\">r<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14230781 BCX8\">emote area nurse<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14230781 BCX8\">?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On average, a remote area nurse will earn\u00a0between $75 &#8211; $100 per hour, working on casual contracts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your actual\u00a0hourly rate will\u00a0depend\u00a0on\u00a0your\u00a0location,\u00a0experience\u00a0and\u00a0employer.\u00a0Below is a\u00a0rough guide to show you what you could earn as a remote area nurse with Sanctuary:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"font-weight: 400; height: 231px;\" width=\"899\" data-tablestyle=\"MsoTableGrid\" data-tablelook=\"1184\" aria-rowcount=\"4\">\n<tbody>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shift<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pay rate<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Weekday (Monday-Friday)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Up to $94 p\/h<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Weekend (Saturday-Sunday)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Up to $143 p\/h<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Public Holiday<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td data-celllook=\"0\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Up to $163 p\/h<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43113903 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43113903 BCX8\">How can I increase my remote area nurse salary?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW168838569 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168838569 BCX8\">Remote area nursing is a great profession<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168838569 BCX8\">\u00a0if you want<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168838569 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168838569 BCX8\">control o<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168838569 BCX8\">ver\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168838569 BCX8\">your earn<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168838569 BCX8\">ing po<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168838569 BCX8\">tential.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168838569 BCX8\">There are many factors that\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168838569 BCX8\">can\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168838569 BCX8\">influence<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168838569 BCX8\">\u00a0you<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168838569 BCX8\">r pay<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168838569 BCX8\">\u00a0and understanding how\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168838569 BCX8\">they come into play<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168838569 BCX8\">\u00a0can help you\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168838569 BCX8\">to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168838569 BCX8\">\u00a0boost your\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168838569 BCX8\">earnings during\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168838569 BCX8\">your career<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168838569 BCX8\">:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW99493363 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99493363 BCX8\">Expertise<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW99493363 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99493363 BCX8\">\u00a0\u2013 the more experience you get, the higher your hour<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99493363 BCX8\">ly rate will be.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99493363 BCX8\">\u00a0Registered nurs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99493363 BCX8\">es ar<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99493363 BCX8\">e paid by the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairwork.gov.au\/employment-conditions\/awards\/awards-summary\/ma000034-summary\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW99493363 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99493363 BCX8\"><u>Nurses Award<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW99493363 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99493363 BCX8\">, and\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW99493363 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99493363 BCX8\">your\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99493363 BCX8\">pay increases<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW99493363 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99493363 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99493363 BCX8\">after<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99493363 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW99493363 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99493363 BCX8\">every<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW99493363 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99493363 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW99493363 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99493363 BCX8\">1786<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99493363 BCX8\">\u00a0hours of paid experience worked.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW25754979 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25754979 BCX8\"><strong>Additional<\/strong><\/span><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25754979 BCX8\">\u00a0payments<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW25754979 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25754979 BCX8\">\u00a0\u2013 for some contract roles, you may be offered\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25754979 BCX8\">financial benefits<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25754979 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25754979 BCX8\">and rewards<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25754979 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84136512 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84136512 BCX8\">Job placement<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84136512 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84136512 BCX8\">\u00a0\u2013 the beauty of remote area nursing is that you can take you<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84136512 BCX8\">r skills\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84136512 BCX8\">anywhere in the world<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84136512 BCX8\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84136512 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84136512 BCX8\">Generally speaking, the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84136512 BCX8\">\u00a0more remote<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84136512 BCX8\">\u00a0the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84136512 BCX8\">\u00a0area, the higher the pay rates<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84136512 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW123042375 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123042375 BCX8\">Certifications and trainings<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW123042375 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123042375 BCX8\">\u00a0\u2013<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123042375 BCX8\">\u00a0there are\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123042375 BCX8\">additional<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123042375 BCX8\">\u00a0courses available if you wish to specialise and hone your skills, with some providers offering higher pay rates for those with specific qualifications.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW242037772 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242037772 BCX8\"><strong>Shift times<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW242037772 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242037772 BCX8\">\u2013 for casual employees, your hourly rate will increase if you work<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242037772 BCX8\">\u00a0afternoon<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242037772 BCX8\">s and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242037772 BCX8\">nig<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW242037772 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242037772 BCX8\">ht<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242037772 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242037772 BCX8\">. They will be even\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242037772 BCX8\">h<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW242037772 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242037772 BCX8\">igher<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242037772 BCX8\">\u00a0for<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW242037772 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242037772 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW242037772 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW242037772 BCX8\">weekends and public holidays<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuaryrecruitment.com\/blog\/registered-nursing-western-australia\/\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW79300555 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79300555 BCX8\"><u>Hear about our\u00a0<\/u><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79300555 BCX8\">registered nurse team in Western Australia and their experiences working across the country.<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW244087182 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244087182 BCX8\">What does it take to be a remote area nurse?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nursing in any field is\u00a0incredibly rewarding.\u00a0Having the ability to make\u00a0a significant difference in\u00a0people\u2019s\u00a0lives\u00a0is\u00a0why\u00a0many\u00a0nurses report high job satisfaction.\u00a0To\u00a0become\u00a0a\u00a0registered\u00a0nurse,\u00a0you\u00a0need the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114154777 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW114154777 BCX8\">A Bachelor of Nursing degree<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW114154777 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114154777 BCX8\">\u00a0\u2013<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114154777 BCX8\">\u00a0a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114154777 BCX8\">three-year<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114154777 BCX8\">\u00a0course<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW114154777 BCX8\">\u00a0made up of theoretical and practical assignments<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW260455952 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260455952 BCX8\">An AHPRA registration<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW260455952 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260455952 BCX8\">\u00a0\u2013<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260455952 BCX8\">\u00a0a professional body who\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260455952 BCX8\">maintain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260455952 BCX8\">\u00a0and monitor clinicians to ensure<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260455952 BCX8\">\u00a0they<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260455952 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260455952 BCX8\">deliver<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260455952 BCX8\">\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260455952 BCX8\">care<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260455952 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260455952 BCX8\">they<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260455952 BCX8\">\u2019<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260455952 BCX8\">re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260455952 BCX8\">\u00a0trained\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260455952 BCX8\">and qualified\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260455952 BCX8\">fo<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260455952 BCX8\">r<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"EOP SCXW260455952 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW182091875 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182091875 BCX8\">Once\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182091875 BCX8\">you<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182091875 BCX8\">&#8216;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182091875 BCX8\">re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182091875 BCX8\">\u00a0a qualified registered nurse, you can then specialise\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182091875 BCX8\">in various fields. If you are\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182091875 BCX8\">thinking about\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182091875 BCX8\">focusing on remote area nursing, it may be beneficial for yo<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182091875 BCX8\">u<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182091875 BCX8\">\u00a0to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW182091875 BCX8\">:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"EOP SCXW260455952 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW182091875 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><strong> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW252140698 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252140698 BCX8\">Gain a qualification in remote\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252140698 BCX8\">care<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW252140698 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252140698 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252140698 BCX8\">&#8211; t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252140698 BCX8\">hese are often short courses\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252140698 BCX8\">and are on topics such as clinical governance,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252140698 BCX8\">emergency care, maternity\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252140698 BCX8\">care<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252140698 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252140698 BCX8\">and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252140698 BCX8\">practical skills. W<span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest TrackChangeHoverSelectHighlightRed SCXW256595229 BCX8\">hile not strictly\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest TrackChangeHoverSelectHighlightRed SCXW256595229 BCX8\">required<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest TrackChangeHoverSelectHighlightRed SCXW256595229 BCX8\">, they can give you the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest TrackChangeHoverSelectHighlightRed SCXW256595229 BCX8\">additional<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest TrackChangeHoverSelectHighlightRed SCXW256595229 BCX8\"> knowledge you need to excel in a remote role.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW113161704 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113161704 BCX8\">Understand and respect cultural backgrounds<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW113161704 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113161704 BCX8\">\u00a0&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113161704 BCX8\">\u00a0all remote area nurses\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113161704 BCX8\">need to be culturally competent<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113161704 BCX8\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW113161704 BCX8\">have the ability to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113161704 BCX8\">\u00a0communicate with people from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113161704 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW27884316 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW27884316 BCX8\">Remote area nursing with Sanctuary Recruitment<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We are proud to service communities\u00a0across\u00a0Australia in regional,\u00a0rural\u00a0and remote areas.\u00a0With nationwide connections in the aged care industry and over 10 years of experience in matching nurses to their ideal\u00a0jobs,\u00a0our team\u00a0will be there to\u00a0find the role for you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With Sanctuary,\u00a0you can\u00a0also\u00a0enjoy the following benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264021895 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264021895 BCX8\">Rewarding\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264021895 BCX8\">remuneration<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW264021895 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264021895 BCX8\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 alongside premium pay rates and covered travel and accommodation for our travel nurses, we have a monthly reward and recognition scheme for our healthcare heroes.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW90397421 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90397421 BCX8\">Seamless onboarding<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW90397421 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90397421 BCX8\">\u00a0\u2013 using\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW90397421 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90397421 BCX8\">Zipline<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW90397421 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90397421 BCX8\">\u00a0technology<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90397421 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90397421 BCX8\">\u00a0our compliance and registration process is clear,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90397421 BCX8\">smooth<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90397421 BCX8\">\u00a0and easy to use. You could be working in as a little as 48 hours from\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90397421 BCX8\">your\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90397421 BCX8\">first call<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW90397421 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209436286 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209436286 BCX8\"><strong>Consultant and after-hours support<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW209436286 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209436286 BCX8\">\u2013 we have a friendly team member on call for whenever you need us.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"EOP SCXW209436286 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><strong> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW262421223 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span 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data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><strong> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW179133137 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179133137 BCX8\">Weekly pay cycles and easy timesheet submission<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW179133137 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179133137 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179133137 BCX8\">\u2013<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179133137 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW179133137 BCX8\">receive weekly pay for your hard-earned work and easily send in your timesheets with the click of a button.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"EOP SCXW209436286 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW262421223 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW179133137 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuaryrecruitment.com\/get-in-touch\/\"> <span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW11261909 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW11261909 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart SCXW11261909 BCX8\"><u>Get in touch<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW11261909 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11261909 BCX8\">\u00a0with<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11261909 BCX8\">\u00a0us today for more information on how remote area nursing with Sanctuary works and a full run down of our available<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW11261909 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW11261909 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11261909 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuaryrecruitment.com\/remote-area-nursing-jobs\/\"><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW11261909 BCX8\"><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW11261909 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW11261909 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11261909 BCX8\"><u>remote area nurse\u00a0<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW11261909 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW11261909 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11261909 BCX8\">vacancies<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW11261909 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11261909 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span 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Access to\u00a0care in these\u00a0sparsely populated\u00a0areas is usually limited, so remote area nurses\u00a0travel\u00a0in\u00a0from across the country\u00a0to provide it. 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