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Enrolled nurse jobs in Australia

Sanctuary Recruitment is a leading enrolled nurse agency in Australia specialising in aged care and home care recruitment. We’re here to provide you with the latest enrolled nurse jobs across metro, regional, rural and remote areas of the country. 

Through our longstanding relationships and solid connections within the aged care and home care industries, we can support you in finding a permanent, contract and or temporary job that is right for your career. 

Available enrolled nursing jobs across Australia

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Why work with Sanctuary

Here at Sanctuary, we’re committed to ensuring our enrolled nurses feel valued, supported, and empowered from day one. Once you’re onboarded with us, you can enjoy:

  • Market-leading pay rates
  • The opportunity to travel the country whilst getting paid for your time
  • Flexible working options
  • Industry expert consultants who are available seven days a week
  • Free continuous online learning
  • A perks and rewards scheme with discounts at your favourite retailers

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Send in your resume or register your interest and our industry expert consultants will be in contact.

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Enrolled nursing FAQs

An enrolled nurse (EN) is responsible for providing patient and resident care under the direction of a registered nurse (RN). You provide care on a holistic level, tending to a person’s physical, emotional, and social needs. Enrolled nurses can work across a multitude of specialisms, using their transferable skills in a variety of environments. The duties and responsibilities of an enrolled nurse in aged care include: 

 

  • Administering medications
  • Wound care
  • Care planning and completing documentation
  • Monitoring vital observations and recording changes
  • Rehabilitation support
  • Infection control and following established protocols 

Those who work in enrolled nurse jobs will need to:

  • Gain the right qualification – in Australia, this is a Diploma of Nursing
  • Register with AHPRA and receive your AHPRA number to practice
  • Provide extra documents that pass security checks – mandatory documentation for those working in enrolled nursing jobs includes: a National Police Check/National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Check, two clinical references, identity documents, Immunisation History, and First Aid Certificates. 
  • Perfect your enrolled nurse resume and apply for enrolled nursing jobs – read our blogs to find out how to put together a great aged care resume and prepare for your interview. 

With Sanctuary, you have the opportunity to work on a temporary/casual basis, filling shifts in for homes that require last minute staffing. You also have the option to travel the country on travel nursing assignments ranging from four week to three months.

Enrolled nurses are casual employees and receive an hourly rate of pay. Pay rates vary based on your experience and the nature of the work you carry out i.e. travel nursing roles may offer different rates to shift filling opportunities. Enrolled nurses with Sanctuary earn between $40 - $81 per hour. 

With Sanctuary, you can enjoy online training that is regularly updated to reflect new legislation and practices. This will always be free to use for our enrolled nurses.

An enrolled nurse in aged care should have the following skills: 

  • Effective communication with residents from a variety of backgrounds 
  • Quick decision-making skills
  • Ability to adapt to the environment around them 
  • Empathy and patience 
  • Teamwork
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