Enrolled nursing jobs on the Sunshine Coast

Sanctuary Recruitment is a leading aged care recruitment consultancy that is actively hiring enrolled nurses and other aged care professionals for assignments on the Sunshine Coast and across Australia. Through our nurtured long standing relationships with aged care providers across the country, we are able to provide temporary, contract and permanent staffing solutions and aid you on your career journey.

If you are interested in our services and would like to apply for an enrolled nurse position, or to find out what other roles we recruit for, submit your resume and view our jobs board

Register with Sanctuary

register with sanctuary

Express your interest

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

register with sanctuary

Prepare for work

Complete the onboarding process and become fully compliant. Our compliance team can help you through this step by step.

register with sanctuary

Being working with Sanctuary

Choose from 100's of roles that suit your needs, values and requirements.

Enrolled nursing jobs on the Sunshine Coast FAQs

Enrolled nurses part of the healthcare industry, providing direct patient/resident care in an array of medical settings. The difference between an enrolled and registered nurse is their scope of practice - registered nurses have more responsibility than an enrolled nurse.

Enrolled nurses in aged care can work their way up, starting with an entry level role such as an Assistant in nursing/personal care worker, or by completing the relevant qualification needed as a first choice.

Our enrolled nursing roles are Australia wide. Across Australia, we have a network of homes across metro, regional, rural and remote areas.

Reach out today if you are looking for a role in the Sunshine Coast or in other parts of Queensland:

  • Bundaberg
  • Bribie Island
  • Brisbane
  • Cairns
  • Gold Coast
  • Toowoomba
  • Wide Bay

& more!

Pay rates are set by the Aged Care and Nurses Award. There are various pay brackets that are fixed in place based on your experience, location, job title and work environment.  A casual enrolled nurse's pay scale ranges between $31 - $76 per hour.

For short term contract assignments, we offer bonuses, incentives and allowances that vary per location. The aged care industry is evolving, with the roadmap for aged care reform leading to a pay rise for aged care workers in recent years, with changes to come.

Enrolled nurses are considered qualified to work with Sanctuary after a minimum of 6 months Australian aged care experience. Get in touch today for more options if you don't have this, as some of our homes are looking for newer grads.

Enrolled Nurses are required to have completed a Diploma of Nursing. This is generally a two year course completed at an educational institution, both of practical and theoretical assessments. 

You can work as an enrolled nurse on a temporary/casual and contract basis. You can choose between gap filling shifts, whether it is last minute cancellations or booking in week blocks. Contract assignments are often full time placements beginning from 4 weeks in regional and remote areas of the country.

We have a Learning Management System (LMS) that allows for our casual nursing pool to educate and refresh their knowledge prior to working. This is regularly updated to reflect new practices and regulations and is role specific, at no cost to you.

Working on an ad-hoc/short term basis allows you to:

  • 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
  • A higher hourly rate than if you were a permanent employee

Rewards and benefits

market leading pay rates

Market leading pay rates

bonuses and incentives

Bonuses and incentives

industry expert consultants

Industry expert consultants

discount programs

Discount programs

Free online education modules

Free online education modules

Referral scheme

Referral scheme

Aged care blog
An interview with an Aged Care AIN

First published: June 2024 We are proud of our incredible nursing team, showing dedication day in and day out to the residents that they care for. Our aged care recruitment services are spread across Australia, providing staffing solutions on an ad-hoc, short term contract/block booking and permanent basis in metro, regional, rural and remote areas…

How to become an approved aged care provider

First published: May 2025 To become an approved aged care provider, which is an organisation that has been approved by the Department of Health and Aged Care to provide aged care services to the elderly population, a successful application must be submitted to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. Aged care services can be delivered…

Your guide to getting involved in aged care volunteering

First published: May 2025 Aged care volunteering is an opportunity to give back to the community whilst providing companionship and support to older people whilst both living in aged care homes or receiving home care. Aged care volunteering options that are available include assisting with daily living activities to make day to day tasks easier,…

What skills does an aged care worker need?

First published: November 2024 Aged care workers are essential healthcare professionals that provide daily high-quality care to residents in aged care homes. To become an aged care worker, having the right skills and traits is just as important as obtaining the correct aged care certifications. Mastering both will lead you on the path to success. To…

Celebrating International Nurses Day

First published: May 2024 International Nurses Day, celebrated around the world on the 12th May each year, recognises the importance of healthcare professionals, in particular recognising the role that nurses play in our society. This day, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, calls to our attention the unwavering commitment that nurses show everyday across every…

2024 flu vaccination requirements in aged care in Australia

First published: July 2024 The Aged Care Quality Standards states that for the purpose of infection control, aged care providers and relevant organisations should promote the benefits of the influenza and coronavirus vaccinations for both their residents and staff. These vaccinations are to be renewed annually, adapting to each new strain of influenza. Key aims…

On the road to remote care: my journey as a travel nurse in Western Australia

First published: February 2025 Travel nurses experience the unique thrill of packing their bags and spontaneously setting off on a new adventure. When the destination is Western Australia—home to stunning coastlines, vast outback, and a diverse healthcare landscape—the experience becomes something truly unforgettable. At Sanctuary, our contract team specialise in the placement of experienced and…

Enhancing aged care: Pulse Staffing Australia and Sanctuary Recruitment to deliver PALM Aged Care Expansion Program

First published: July 2024 Quality aged care is vital for ensuring that elderly people live fulfilling, healthy lives with dignity and respect. Aligned with our purpose to improve people’s lives, Pulse Staffing Australia and Sanctuary Recruitment, both part of Acacium Group, have partnered to support the delivery of the 2024 PALM Aged Care Expansion Program….

How to become a registered nurse in Australia from overseas

Revised: May 2025 Nursing in Australia is a rewarding career path to choose. There is a wealth of opportunities available in the dynamic and diverse healthcare settings. Within this comprehensive guide, we’ve outlined how to become a registered nurse in Australia from overseas. We’ll walk you through the steps to take and provide you with…

Aged care reform roadmap explained

First published: May 2024 The Department of Health and Aged Care have set a three-year roadmap to introduce aged care reforms to improve services delivered to the elderly population. These changes are being implemented with the aim to ensure all resources are of high quality, easily accessible and beneficial to the older people of Australia,…