Regional nurse jobs in Australia

Develop your career and make a real difference as a regional nurse with Sanctuary. Through our long-standing partnerships with regional, rural and remote aged care homes, you can gain invaluable experience and explore diverse communities with our regional nurse jobs.

What does regional nursing with Sanctuary look like?

Our regional nurse jobs give you the opportunity to bring your skills to communities that need them the most. If you live in a rural or regional location, we have casual shifts available, and if you want to travel into regional areas, you can secure one of our short‑ or long‑term contracts.

Benefits of regional nursing with Sanctuary include:

  • Flexibility and variety: Work on your own terms, on contract placements or a casual schedule.
  • Competitive pay: Regional roles often have higher pay rates than shifts in metro areas.
  • Experience: Build your skills providing quality care across different communities and grow your professional experience.
  • Explore the country: Travel to regional areas and discover parts of Australia you may not have visited before.
  • Create meaningful impact: Make a real difference by providing essential care to regional communities and enriching the lives of older Australians who need it most.
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Our regional nursing roles across Australia

We offer opportunities outside metro areas in the following states:

  • New South Wales
  • Northern Territory
  • South Australia
  • Queensland
  • Victoria
  • Western Australia

Lets get started

Getting started with Sanctuary is simple. Once you apply or register your interest, we’ll support you throughout your search.  

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Express your interest

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

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Speak with our team

Your dedicated consultant will learn about your experience, skills and preferences to support your job search. 

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Start your remote role

Once you’ve found the right role, we’ll help you through the onboarding so that you can confidently start your new role. 

Regional nures job FAQs

Regional nurses provide care in communities outside major cities. You’ll perform your usual clinical duties while working in regional, rural or remote locations, either on a short to long term contract (typically four weeks to three months) or on an ad-hoc basis if you live within commuting distance to the home.

We have regional nursing opportunities across the country, in six different states. View a list of our job vacancies here or get in contact for a full rundown of the areas we work in.

Working in regional areas often comes with higher hourly rates than metro-based roles. Your pay rate will be influenced by factors such as your experience, specialism, location and shift patterns. Contact our team for more information on what you could earn.

Regional nursing typically requires in-depth experience, as you may work in smaller teams or at times solo. Most roles require at least 12 months of Australian nursing experience, and you may benefit from obtaining remote area nursing qualifications for certain regions. Our team can assess your resume and match you with suitable positions.

Great regional nurses have the following skills:

  • Clinical skills
  • Leadership and management
  • Community engagement
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Adaptability
  • Continuous learning
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