Registered nurse jobs in the Central Coast

Sanctuary Recruitment is recruiting registered nurses in the Central Coast, in areas such as Gosford, Erina, Avoca and Bateau Bay amongst others. Locations range from metro/CBD and regional, and then into rural & remote areas in all states of Australia. We are a specialist aged care recruitment consultancy that has years of experience within the industry, and we are dedicated to providing exceptional service to both our clients and nurses. We are currently recruiting registered nurses for roles on a temporary, permanent, and contract basis.

If you are a registered nurse in the Central Coast, or looking to move interstate/from overseas, get in touch with us today.

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Registered nurse jobs on the Central Coast FAQs

Registered nurses in aged care homes are responsible for providing high quality care to residents on a physical, emotional and holistic level. To enter into the industry, the first clinical step is to qualify as an assistant in nursing/personal care worker, and through upskilling you can step into the role of a registered nurse.

A registered nurse working in home care is responsible for providing nursing care to individuals within their homes. Typical duties include: 

  • Measuring vital signs 
  • Medication management 
  • Wound management 
  • Emotional and educational support 
  • Providing daily living assistance 

We have longstanding relationships with over 400 aged care homes across Australia, in metro, regional, rural and remote areas of the country.

Within the Central Coast, we recruit in:

  • Avoca 
  • Bateau Bay
  • Erina
  • Gosford
  • Kanwal
  • Kincumber

and further across the state:

  • Newcastle
  • Illawarra & Wollongong
  • Sydney CBD and surroundings
  • Western Sydney

There are a lot of variances when it comes to pay rates, as aged care casual rates depend on your position, experience level and shift times that you work. The average registered nurse casual pay rates are in-between $50 - $120 per hour

Aged care worker salaries are all stipulated with by the aged care award. Incentives, allowances and bonuses are applicable for certain contract placements and locations. Reforms in aged care have led to pay rises for aged care workers in recent years, with more developments to come.

As a rule of thumb, you need 1 year of Australian aged care experience to work in our casual registered nurse pool. If you have under this, get in contact as we do have opportunity for new/recent graduates to work in a few of our homes

For registered nurses, you would need a Bachelor of Nursing which is a three year university degree. Th examination process is made up of theoretical and practical assessments. If you are a qualified overseas nurse, you can get your qualification converted in line with AHPRA regulations, and obtain a sponsorship if you meet the eligibility requirements.

We are recruiting registered nurses for temporary/casual and contract assignments. Casual work, or shift filling, is done on an ad-hoc or block booking basis, and is available in aged care and home care. Contract roles range from 4 weeks - 3 months in rural, regional and remote areas of the country. We offer bespoke recruitment solutions, so if you are looking for something else, contact our team today.

Yes, we offer continuous online training via our Learning Management System (LMS) at no cost to you. This is regularly updated to reflect new legislation and practices. The modules available are tailored in line with your job role.

Through working on a casual/temporary 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.
  • Stipulate what your work/life balance looks like
  • Receive a higher hourly rate than if you were a permanent employee

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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

Considering home care instead?

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