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
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Adelaide SA
Enrolled Nurse
We are looking for Enrolled Nurses with Residential Aged Care experience in Metro Adelaide and Regional areas.
Learn moreLismore NSW
Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
We're seeking experienced AINs who bring a strong work ethic, excellent personal care skills, and a genuine passion for aged care.
Learn morePort Macquarie-Hastings NSW
Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
We're seeking experienced AINs who bring a strong work ethic, excellent personal care skills, and a genuine passion for aged care.
Learn moreRegistered Nurse
We are looking for Registered Nurses with Residential Aged Care experience in Metro Adelaide and Regional areas.
Learn morePort Macquarie-Hastings NSW
Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
We're seeking experienced AINs who bring a strong work ethic, excellent personal care skills, and a genuine passion for aged care.
Learn moreRegistered Nurse
We are seeking Registered Nurses to join our team in the Young area, working on a casual basis across various aged care facilities.
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Are you a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse looking for flexible work across multiple aged care facilities?
Learn moreRegistered Nurse
Sanctuary Recruitment is partnered with Regional & Remote aged care homes across WA scheduling Registered Nurses on fixed-term contracts.
Learn moreAll Hunter Region NSW
Registered Nurse
We are looking for Registered Nurses for aged care homes in Tanilba Bay/Port Stephens Region. Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle!
Learn moreRegistered Nurse
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.
Learn morePerth WA
Registered Nurse
Ready to Shake Up Your Nursing Career? Become a Travel Nurse!
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!
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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Education & Compliance
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Facility Manager
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Lifestyle & Leisure/Recreational Activities Officer
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