Enrolled nursing jobs in the Gold Coast

Sanctuary Recruitment is an aged care recruitment consultancy that pairs enrolled nurses and other aged care professionals with nursing home providers across Australia on a temporary, contract and permanent basis. Locations that we work in are in metro, regional, rural & remote areas of the state, working with a mixture of not-for-profit and private aged care organisations. Whether you are looking for ad-hoc, block booking or permanent work we have roles available for you.

If you are interested in working for Sanctuary in the Gold Coast, get in contact with us either through submitting your resume or giving us a call on 02 8459 8101 today.

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Enrolled nurse jobs in the Gold Coast FAQs

Enrolled nurses are integral to the healthcare industry as they provide direct care to patients and residents in a variety of settings. Registered and enrolled nurses work together along with care workers to ensure everyone to looked after to the best of their ability.

Getting into this sector can be through an entry role, such as an assistant in nursing, or through study at an educational institution.

You have the choice from over 350 situated all across Australia.

Reach out today if you are looking for work in the Gold Coast, or in other areas of the state:

  • Bundaberg
  • Bribie Island
  • Brisbane
  • Cairns
  • Hervey Bay
  • Sunshine Coast
  • Toowoomba
  • Whitsundays

There are a lot of factors that go into the pay range that enrolled nurses fall into. The average enrolled nurse working casual can earn between $31 - $76 per hour.

There are bonuses, incentives and allowances available for those wanting to work FIFO or casually close to home. The aged care reform roadmap which breaks down changes to the industry up until 2025 has implemented developments, such as the 2023 pay rise for the aged care sector with more to come.

You would need a minimum of 6 months Australia aged care experience to work on our metro and casual enrolled nurse pool. Get in touch today for newer grad roles, as some of our clients are looking to hire these professionals.

Enrolled nurses need to have completed a Diploma of Nursing qualification and have an AHPRA registration.

You can enjoy casual and contract roles with Sanctuary as an enrolled nurse. Temporary work is made up of gap filling shifts, and contract placements are FIFO roles. 

We have an education hub called the Learning Management System (LMS), that allows for our nurses to refresh their knowledge so they are ready for work. This is regularly updated to reflect legislation and is role specific, and is free to use.

Through working on a short term or ad-hoc basis, you can:

  • Structure your work day/week to your schedule
  • Through our contract roles, you can explore areas of the country whilst getting paid for it, with free travel and accommodation included.
  • Set your own work/life balance
  • Receive a higher hourly rate than if you were a casual employee

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