Registered Nurse Jobs in Melbourne

Aged care registered nurse jobs in Melbourne

We are recruiting registered nurses in Melbourne metro/CBD, and surrounding areas of Victoria. Sanctuary Recruitment is an aged care recruitment consultancy that has many longstanding relationships with aged care homes across Australia, placing registered nurses in roles on a permanent, temporary, and contract basis.

Our large network of homes in Melbourne are hiring now, so we can assist you in finding your perfect registered nurse job. If you are a registered nurse residing in Melbourne, or looking to move interstate/overseas, get in contact with us today.

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What we offer registered nurses

Sanctuary provides our registered nurses with industry leading advantages and extensive support services:

  • Competitive pay and penalty rates
  • Accessible online rostering app at your disposal
  • Consultant support and after-hours 7 days a week
  • Free online education
  • Shift variety and flexibility
  • Locations in metro, regional, rural & remote locations
  • Travel and accommodation provided for contract assignments
  • In house HR & clinical governance
  • Industry expert knowledge

Search for your next registered nurse job in Melbourne

Why live in Melbourne?

Melbourne is a diverse and culturally rich city, home to people from all around
the world, offering a variety of cuisines, festivals, and cultural experiences.
The city has a vibrant arts and culture scene, hosting various events and
providing a wide range of cultural activities.

Melbourne is also known as the "sports capital of the world," with various events
held year round and a strong focus on sports culture amongst the community.
The city offers diverse and high-quality dining options, a strong public
transportation system, safe streets, and often ranks top 5 in lists of cities
with the best quality of life globally.

We have registered nurse jobs in Melbourne on an ongoing basis, if you are
looking for a registered nurse looking for work in this great city, get in touch.

Apply for your next registered nurse job in Melbourne today

Please call 02 8459 8101 to speak to one of our consultants

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