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:
- 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 travel jobs
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Regional NSW
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurses needed for casual work in Byron Bay NSW and surrounding areas, working in residential aged care.
Learn moreWagga Wagga NSW
Registered Nurse
Aged Care Registered Nurses needed for casual work in Wagga, Henty and Holbrook. Overtime paid. Annual salary review.
Learn moreCity of Albury NSW
Registered Nurse
Aged Care Registered Nurses needed for casual work in Albury and surrounding areas. Overtime paid. Annual salary review.
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Aged Care Registered Nurses needed for casual work in Grafton. Overtime paid. Annual salary review.
Learn morePerth WA
Registered Nurse
We're looking for experienced Registered Nurses to support our RACH in Northam on a casual Ad Hoc basis
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Sanctuary Recruitment is partnered with Regional & Remote aged care homes across WA scheduling Registered Nurses on fixed-term contracts.
Learn moreNortham WA
Registered Nurse
Join our team of RNs supporting aged care homes in Northam. Casual shifts & fixed-term contracts. Deliver care in welcoming regional communities
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Aged Care Registered Nurses needed for casual work in Young and surrounding areas. Overtime paid. Annual salary review.
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Registered Nurses Wanted - Contracts Across South Australia | up to $70/hour base AM rate + Travel & Accommodation
Learn moreRegistered Nurse
Sanctuary Recruitment are currently recruiting for Registered Nurses for short and long term contracts across NSW.
Learn moreWhat 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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Our aged care travel 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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Chefs and Cooks
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Clinical Care Coordinator
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Director of Nursing
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Education & Compliance
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Enrolled Nurse
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Executive Leadership
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Facility Manager
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Lifestyle & Leisure/Recreational Activities Officer
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Nurse Practitioner
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Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
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Aged care blog
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An interview with an Aged Care AIN
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Once in a generation aged care reform
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Working in aged care in Australia
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What is aged care?
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Delivering impact: how our partnership with Alphacrucis University College is changing the lives of Pacific Islander aged care workers
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How to become a registered nurse in Australia from overseas
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What is home care?
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