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Access free learning materials with Sanctuary Recruitment

Unlock your potential with our education hub, giving you the opportunity to upskill with free continuous learning that is always
available at your disposal. These modules count towards your CPD points if you are an enrolled or registered nurse.

Through Sanctuary, you can refresh your knowledge in the following categories:

manual handling

Manual Handling

Hazard identification, risk assessment and control

food handling safety

Food Handling Safety

Discover how to maintain food safety while carrying out food handling activities

infection control

Infection Control

Preventing infections and hand hygiene

elder abuse awareness day

Elder Abuse

Detecting abuse and addressing elder abuse

fire safety

Fire Safety

Evacuation and fire safety systems

dementia
Supporting Consumers with Dementia

Types of dementia and understanding behavioural changes

SIRS

Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS)

The role of SIRS and why it is important

NDIS

NDIS Orientation

Complete your NDIS Orientation Module through us 

single quality framework

Single Quality Framework

Consumer dignity and choice

medication competency

Medication Refresher

Refresh your medication knowledge and medication administrations

drug calculation

Drug Calculations

Test your knowledge with a drug calculation competency

aseptic non touch

Aseptic Non-Touch

A set of practices that protect patients from healthcare-associated infections

Looking for further education?

We proudly partner with the Australian College of Nursing who offer CPD courses at a discounted rate for our nursing team.

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Aged care blog
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Day in the life of an aged care registered nurse

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Aged care reform roadmap explained

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How our remote area nurses help aged care providers thrive in hard-to-staff regions

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The human side of dementia care

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Your guide to getting involved in aged care volunteering

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Combatting Racism in Aged Care: Building Culturally Safe and Inclusive Workplaces

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