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Sanctuary Recruitment is Australia's leading aged care recruitment consultancy, specialising in the placement of aged care professionals into tailored roles across the country. With years of unwavering commitment to the sector, we are experts in our field and have cultivated a strong network of relationships in every state nationwide.

We are employing registered nurses from within Australia and overseas to work on a temporary, contract and permanent basis with the option of sponsorship. You can pick the role that suits you and your lifestyle best, along with when are where you want to work.

To express an interest in joining the Sanctuary community and for a free resume assessment, please submit your resume.

Featured registered nurse jobs

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Registered Nurses (Residential Aged Care) - Wheatbelt | WA

Northam WA

Registered Nurse

We're seeking experienced Aged Care RN's for both casual shifts and contract assignments in the Wheatbelt region.

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Registered Nurse | Aged Care | Casual

Regional NSW

Registered Nurse

Registered Nurses needed for casual work in Byron Bay NSW and surrounding areas, working in residential aged care.

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Registered Nurse | Central Coast

Central Coast Council NSW

Registered Nurse

Join our passionate team of Registered Nurses delivering quality care across the Central Coast & Newcastle.

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Registered Nurse - Central Coast | NSW

Registered Nurse

Join our team of Registered Nurses delivering quality care across the Central Coast!

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Registered Nurse - Wollongong | NSW

South Coast NSW

Registered Nurse

Join our team of Registered Nurses delivering quality care across Wollongong and Illawarra!

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Registered Nurse - Illawarra | NSW

South Coast NSW

Registered Nurse

Join our team of Registered Nurses delivering quality care across Wollongong and Illawarra!

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Registered Nurse - Newcastle | NSW

All Hunter Region NSW

Registered Nurse

Join our team of Registered Nurses delivering quality care across Newcastle!

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Registered Nurse | Northern Beaches | NSW

Sydney NSW

Registered Nurse

Join our team of Registered Nurses delivering quality care around the Northern Beaches and Upper North Shore!

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Registered Nurse | Henty | NSW

Wagga Wagga NSW

Registered Nurse

We're recruiting experienced Registered Nurses for casual shifts in residential aged care across the Riverina!

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RN | Casual Aged Care Shifts | Dungog & Surrounding areas | NSW

Registered Nurse

We're recruiting experienced Registered Nurses for casual shifts in residential aged care across Dungog and nearby areas.

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Registered Nurse | Northern Territory | Contracts

Registered Nurse

We're recruiting experienced RNs for contract work in residential aged care across the Northern Territory!

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Clinical Nurse - Toowoomba | QLD

Toowoomba Region QLD

Registered Nurse

We're recruiting a Clinical Nurse for a permanent position in a well-supported aged care home in Toowoomba, QLD!

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Registered Nurse - Toowoomba | QLD

Toowoomba Region QLD

Registered Nurse

Sanctuary Recruitment is currently seeking Registered Nurses for permanent opportunities within aged care homes in Toowoomba, QLD!

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Registered Nurse

Regional NSW

Registered Nurse

Join our passionate team of Registered Nurses delivering quality care across the Central Coast & Newcastle.

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Registered Nurse - Parkes | NSW

Regional NSW

Registered Nurse

We're seeking Registered Nurses to join our team for short and long-term contracts in Parkes (NSW)!

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Registered Nurse - Regional Contracts | WA

Registered Nurse

Sanctuary Recruitment is partnered with Regional & Remote aged care homes across WA seeking RNs on fixed-term contracts!

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Registered Nurse | Sydney | NSW

Sydney NSW

Registered Nurse

Join our team of Registered Nurses delivering quality care in Sydney!

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Registered Nurse | Upper North Shore | NSW

Sydney NSW

Registered Nurse

Join our team of Registered Nurses delivering quality care around the Upper North Shore!

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Are you ready for a change? If you're looking for a new adventure or a deeper connection to your work, we have a wide range of rural and remote nursing jobs in aged care facilities across Western Australia. Don’t miss your chance to make a meaningful impact where it’s needed most.

Why choose rural and remote nursing?

  • Make a difference in underserved communities
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  • Benefit from competitive pay with travel and accommodation covered
  • Develop your clinical skills in different environments
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