Aged Care Contract Jobs
Aged Care Contract Jobs in Australia
Sanctuary Recruitment is hiring aged care contract jobs for aged care professionals across Australia. We are Australia's leading aged care consultancy that work with a large network of aged care providers and hire healthcare workers for temporary, contract and permanent roles.
We are hiring on a contract basis with assignments varying in length, across the country. Contract roles are available in the following positions:
- Assistant in Nursing
- Personal Care Workers
- Registered Nurses
- Care Managers
These roles, for remote area nurses (RAN) are available throughout the year in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia. We work with aged care providers, aboriginal health services and multi-purpose sites (MPS) so there is a role for everyone!
Featured Aged Care Contract Jobs
Featured Jobs
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City of Albury NSW
Registered Nurse
Aged Care Registered Nurses needed for casual work in the Lavington / Howlong area, NSW. Overtime paid. Annual salary review.
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RNs needed for casual work in residential aged care in Armidale
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Registered Nurse
Regional and Remote Contracts available in South Australia for Experienced Travel Nurses.
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Registered Nurse
Join a passionate team of experienced and compassionate professionals working in metropolitan and regional sites.
Learn morePort Macquarie-Hastings NSW
Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
Sanctuary recruitment are looking for local casual staff for multiple facilities in the Port Macquarie region. Flexible shifts to suit your needs!
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RNs needed for casual work in residential aged care in Grafton and Maclean.
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Registered Nurse
Ready to Shake Up Your Nursing Career? Become a Travel Nurse!
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Registered Nurse
We're seeking dedicated Registered Nurses for short-term contract roles. Perfect for those looking for full-time or part-time shifts that suit you!
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Registered Nurse
We're seeking dedicated Registered Nurses for short-term contract roles. Perfect for those looking for full-time or part-time shifts that suit you!
Learn moreMid North SA
Registered Nurse
Sanctuary Recruitment are seeking local Registered Nurses in the Berri and Riverlands area. Delivering high-quality care in RAC Facilities locally.
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Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
Support aged care facilities in the Port Macquarie region, utilise your cert 3 in aged care with plenty of agency shifts.
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Registered Nurse
We are looking for Registered Nurses for aged care homes in Coffs Harbour Region. Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle!
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Sanctuary Recruitment is partnered with Regional & Remote aged care homes across WA scheduling Registered Nurses on fixed-term contracts.
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Sanctuary Recruitment is partnered with aged care homes across Western Australia locations seeking experienced ENs for 4-12 week contracts.
Learn moreWhat Can I Expect from an Aged Care Contract Role?
Contract roles, or remote area nurse (RAN) roles are a type of casual work,
undertaken as block bookings. They vary in length, usually from 4 - 12 weeks
and are in areas there is a lack of aged care workers readily available.
With these roles, you will often get additional perks such as your accommodation
and travel provided, and you work on a mixed roster.
At the end of the contract, you can choose to extend your stay or move location. With
your travel and accommodation expenses covered, you can travel the country whilst getting paid!
We offer contract work across the country. Depending on the homes needs, you may be able
to travel with your friend, family or partner if they work in aged care too.
Pay rates are under the casual award and are dependent on experience.
You may be eligible for bonuses, incentives and referral schemes too!
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Our Aged Care Contract Roles in Australia
We are hiring for aged care contract roles in the following locations:
- New South Wales regional
- Northern Territory
- Queensland regional
- South Australia regional
- Victoria regional
- Tasmania regional
- Western Australia regional
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