Enrolled nursing jobs in Brisbane

Sanctuary Recruitment is an aged care recruitment consultancy that is hiring enrolled nurses and various aged care professionals on a temporary, contract and permanent basis for assignments across Australia. Recruiting roles from enrolled nurses to management, we are able to alleviate staff solutions on any level within an organisation.

If you are looking for an enrolled nursing position in aged care in Brisbane, across Queensland and across the country, please get in contact with us today by submitting your resume or calling us on 02 8459 8101.

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Enrolled nurse jobs in Brisbane FAQs

If you are looking for a career that is focused on helping people, nursing could be for you. Enrolled nurses are involved with the direct care of patients and residents on a clinical level. Registered nurses are in a similar role, with a wider scope of practice assigned to them.

We partner with over 350 homes in Australia, so reach out today if you are looking for a role in Brisbane or across the state:

  • Bundaberg
  • Cairns
  • Gold Coast
  • Hervey Bay
  • Sunshine Coast
  • Toowoomba

Pay rates are stipulated by the Aged Care and Nurses Award with many factors influencing your pay scale. The average enrolled nurse casual pay rates are in-between $31 - $76 per hour.

You can enjoy bonuses, incentives and allowances through contract assignments, depending on the placement. The aged care is undergoing change, with the aged care reform roadmap leading to a pay rise for the aged care sector in recent years.

We require a minimum of 6 months Australian aged care experience to join our metro and casual enrolled nurse pool. Get in touch today if you sit under this, as some of our clients accept newer grads.

Enrolled nurses are required to have completed and awarded a Diploma of Nursing. This generally lasts two years if you study full time.

You can work as an enrolled nurse on the following assignments:

These given you the flexibility to set your own work schedule and when & where you work.

Our Learning Management System (LMS) portal allows for our nurses to educate and refresh their knowledge, ready for work. This is regularly updated to reflect legislation and is role specific, at no cost to you.

If you are working on an ad-hoc basis, you can receive the following benefits:

  • Structure your work day/week to your other commitments
  • Through our contract placements, you can explore areas of the country whilst getting paid for it, with free travel and accommodation included.
  • Be in control of your work/life balance
  • Receive a higher hourly rate than if you were a permanent employee

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