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Registered Nurse - Aged Care

Sydney NSW

Registered Nurse

Sanctuary Recruitment are hiring Registered Nurses for Aged Care shifts around Sydney

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Home care jobs in Sydney FAQs

What does a home care worker do?

The role of a home care worker is to provide care and support to individuals within their own home to remain independent for as long as possible. Day to day care will vary depending on your role:

Home care support worker

This is an entry level role that is responsible for the following tasks:

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Providing emotional support
Transporting to medical appointments
Cleaning and tidying the home

Registered nurse

These are individuals that have acquired a Bachelor of Nursing (BoN) and are registered medical professionals. A home care registered nurse will:

Administer medication
Be involved in care planning and documentation
Complex pain management
Wound care
Monitoring vital signs

What home care roles are you recruiting for?

We are actively hiring for the following roles in home care:

Where are you recruiting for home care roles?

We are recruiting for home care roles in Sydney in the following areas:

What types of home care roles are you recruiting for?

We are recruiting for home care roles on a temporary/casual basis. This is ad-hoc/flexible work than can be filled last minute, to cover gaps in a roster, annual and sick leave.

What home care qualifications do I need for each position?

To be placed in a home care role with Sanctuary, you would need the following qualifications:

Support worker: Cert III in Individual Support or equivalent
Registered nurse: Bachelor of Nursing degree and an AHPRA registration

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Aged care blog

Shining a spotlight on female leadership in aged care

First published: March 2024 A background to women in leadership The aged care industry is dominated by female workers, with 86% of the RAC workforce (direct care workers) identifying as female. Despite this overwhelming percentage, female leadership positions are still low in comparison to men, with women CEOs making up 19% across all industries. Females…

An interview with our nursing team

First written: August 2024 The second in our ‘Meet the team’ series, we spoke to Rhys, one of our wonderful Sydney based AINs. He has been part of the Sanctuary team for the past three years, working on a casual basis in homes across Western and Northern Sydney, NSW. He has worked in a variety…

What is a home care package?

First published: March 2025 Home care packages are provided under the Home Care Package Program, which is partially subsidised by the government, aiming to care for those needing assistance to remain in their own homes for longer. It was found that 68% of Australians wish to age within their own homes, meaning the demand for…

What is duty of care in aged care?

First published: November 2024 Duty of care in aged care is the legal and moral obligation and responsibility an aged care worker has, to ensure the physical and emotional safety of residents in their care. Alongside being legally and ethically sound, this encompasses providing a high-quality level of care that meets the clients needs, keeping…

The resilience of the aged care industry

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Working in aged care in Australia

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Aged care pay rise increases in 2025

Revised March 2025 As part of the aged care reform roadmap, a further aged care pay rise has been implemented this year. On 1 January 2025, a 3% increase was added to pay rates for general workers under the Aged Care Award. Aged care pay rise 2025 breakdown From 1 January 2025, general workers covered…

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…

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…

PALM Scheme Cohort of 2024 graduation!

On 10th May 2025, our Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme cohort of 38 participants graduated with a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) from Alphacrucis University College. After an 18-week course with a four-week placement in Harts Nursing Home and Father Law Home in Suva, Fiji, our participants transitioned to Australia to work for…