Aged care travel jobs

Aged care travel 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:

We work with aged care providers, aboriginal health services and multi-purpose sites (MPS) so there is a role for everyone!

What can I expect from an aged care travel 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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Discover our latest rural and remote nursing jobs

Are you ready for a change? If you're looking for a new adventure or a deeper connection to your work,
we have a wide range of rural and remote nursing jobs in aged care facilities across Western Australia.
Don’t miss your chance to make a meaningful impact where it’s needed most.

Why choose rural and remote nursing?

  • Make a difference in underserved communities
  • Provide care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • Travel the country and become immersed in different cultures
  • Benefit from competitive pay with travel and accommodation covered
  • Develop your clinical skills in different environments

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Our aged care travel roles in Australia

We are hiring for aged care regional and rural roles in the following locations:

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