Aged care nurse sponsorship visas in Australia
Please note, we are currently not accepting new sponsorship applications, and this has been paused indefinitely. If you are looking for an aged care role that doesn't require sponsorship, please get in touch with our team. Thank you for your interest and understanding.
Aged care sponsorship visas for registered nurses
Sanctuary Recruitment is recruiting eligible registered nurses for aged care sponsorship visas from overseas and within Australia. We are an aged care recruitment consultancy with many years of expertise in the industry, and through our long-standing relationships with homes across the country, we are hiring aged care professionals on a temporary, permanent, and contract basis.
Due to acquiring a labour license, we are now able to employ eligible registered nurses on an aged care sponsorship visa with a pathway to PR after a 24-month commitment.
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City of Albury NSW
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Aged Care Registered Nurses needed for casual work in Albury and the surrounding areas. Overtime paid. Annual salary review.
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Registered Nurse
We're seeking experienced Aged Care RN's for both casual shifts and contract assignments in the Wheatbelt region.
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Registered Nurse
Registered Nurses needed for casual work in Byron Bay NSW and surrounding areas, working in residential aged care.
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Registered Nurse
Join our passionate team of Registered Nurses delivering quality care across the Central Coast & Newcastle.
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Join our team of Registered Nurses delivering quality care across the Central Coast!
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Join our team of Registered Nurses delivering quality care across Wollongong and Illawarra!
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Registered Nurse
Join our team of Registered Nurses delivering quality care across Wollongong and Illawarra!
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Registered Nurse
Join our team of Registered Nurses delivering quality care across Newcastle!
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Registered Nurse
Join our team of Registered Nurses delivering quality care around the Northern Beaches and Upper North Shore!
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Registered Nurse
We're recruiting experienced Registered Nurses for casual shifts in residential aged care across the Riverina!
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We're recruiting experienced Registered Nurses for casual shifts in residential aged care across Dungog and nearby areas.
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We're recruiting experienced RNs for contract work in residential aged care across the Northern Territory!
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Registered Nurse
We're recruiting a Clinical Nurse for a permanent position in a well-supported aged care home in Toowoomba, QLD!
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Registered Nurse
Sanctuary Recruitment is currently seeking Registered Nurses for permanent opportunities within aged care homes in Toowoomba, QLD!
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Registered Nurse
Join our passionate team of Registered Nurses delivering quality care across the Central Coast & Newcastle.
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Registered Nurse
We're seeking Registered Nurses to join our team for short and long-term contracts in Parkes (NSW)!
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Sanctuary Recruitment is partnered with Regional & Remote aged care homes across WA seeking RNs on fixed-term contracts!
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Registered Nurse
Join our team of Registered Nurses delivering quality care in Sydney!
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Registered Nurse
Join our team of Registered Nurses delivering quality care around the Upper North Shore!
Learn moreWhy would you relocate to Australia?
Australia is the sixth largest country by area, covering 7.7 million square kilometers.
Made up of six states and two internal territories, it's known for its stunning landscapes,
from beautiful beaches to the vast outback. The country experiences a variety of
climates, catering to different preferences.
Due to its strong and diverse economy with a variety a of job opportunities, it
consistently ranks high in global quality of life indices. The country offers a
high standard of living, excellent healthcare, and a well-developed education system.
As a country, we champion ourselves for a healthy work-life balance. The emphasis
on leisure and recreational activities contribute to a more relaxed and enjoyable lifestyle.
Australia is a wonderful place to call home and through the opportunity of the aged
care sponsorship visas that we offer, you could experience life down under through
Sanctuary. We are hiring eligible nurses for aged care sponsorship visas across the
country, within areas to suit all lifestyle preferences and job requirements. If you
would like to know more, please enquire today.
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Aged care sponsorship visa eligibility requirements
To be eligible for an aged care sponsorship visa, you must fulfill certain visa requirements. Applications are assessed on a case by case basis. At present, we are not accepting sponsorship visa applications, and this has been paused indefinitely. We will update this page if the program is reopened.
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