Aged Care Contract Jobs
Aged Care Contract Jobs in Australia
Sanctuary Recruitment is hiring aged care nurses for regional and remote jobs 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, short and long term contracts, and permanent roles.
We are hiring in regional and remote areas for temporary assignments that vary in length, across the country. Regional and rural nurse jobs are available in the following positions:
- Assistant in Nursing
- Personal Care Workers
- Registered Nurses
- Care Managers
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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Enrolled Nurse
Sanctuary Recruitment is partnered with aged care homes across Western Australia locations seeking experienced ENs for 4-12 week contracts.
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Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
Sanctuary recruitment are looking for local casual staff for aged care facilities in the Henty - Albury Region Flexible shifts to suit your needs!
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Support your local aged care homes on a casual basis, utilising your medication and people management skills to ensure the smooth running of the home.
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Support your local facilities on a casual basis, utilising your medication and people management to ensure the smooth running of the home.
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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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RNs needed for casual work in residential aged care in Grafton and Maclean.
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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.
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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 moreWhat Can I Expect from an Aged Care Contract Role?
Regional and remote nurse 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 your assignment, 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 travel nursing 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 regional and rural 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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Migration Stories: From the Philippines to Australia
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Transitioning into Aged Care
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An Interview with an Aged Care AIN
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Ideas for Engaging Aged Care Activities
First published: September 2024 An important part of an aged care resident’s health and wellbeing includes lifestyle and leisure activities that call to their needs, interests and desires. The 13th recommendation in the Royal Commission into Quality and Safety report was ‘Embedding high quality aged care’, which includes supporting the resident to engage in recreational…