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Registered nurse aged care jobs in Australia

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 Nurse - Aged Care

Sydney NSW

Registered Nurse

We're recruiting experienced Registered Nurses for casual aged care shifts across Sydney!

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Registered Nurse - Wagga Wagga

Wagga Wagga NSW

Registered Nurse

Join our team of Aged Care RNs delivering quality care across Wagga Wagga!

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Registered Nurses | Casual Ad Hoc Shifts | Katanning WA

Registered Nurse

We're looking for experienced Registered Nurses to support our RACH in Katanning on a casual Ad Hoc or contract basis

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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 Nurses - Regional Aged Care Contracts (WA Only)

Registered Nurse

Sanctuary Recruitment is partnered with a number of Regional & Remote aged care homes across WA scheduling Registered Nurses on fixed-term contracts.

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Registered Nurses - Regional Aged Care Contracts (WA Only)

Registered Nurse

Sanctuary Recruitment is partnered with a number of Regional & Remote aged care homes across WA scheduling Registered Nurses on fixed-term contracts.

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Registered Nurse - Aged Care

Perth WA

Registered Nurse

We're recruiting Registered Nurses for residential aged care opportunities around Fremantle and Perth's inner south!

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Registered Nurse - Aged Care

Toowoomba Region QLD

Registered Nurse

We're recruiting Registered Nurses for permanent aged care opportunities in Toowoomba!

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Registered Nurse - Aged Care

South Coast NSW

Registered Nurse

We're seeking Registered Nurses for permanent residential aged care opportunities across the Wollongong area.

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Registered Nurse - Aged Care

Wangaratta VIC

Registered Nurse

We're recruiting Registered Nurses for permanent aged care opportunities in Mildura.

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Registered Nurse - Aged Care

Melbourne VIC

Registered Nurse

We're seeking an RN who is comfortable coordinating a shift, completing assessments and supporting care staff to deliver safe, person-centred care.

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Registered Nurse - Taree

Regional NSW

Registered Nurse

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join a welcoming aged care community in Taree.

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Registered Nurse Aged Care - Casual Kangaroo Flat/Bendigo

Greater Bendigo VIC

Registered Nurse

Join our growing team of Registered Nurses and enjoy flexible opportunities while delivering quality aged care.

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Registered Nurse Aged Care - Casual Geelong

South Coast NSW

Registered Nurse

Join our growing team of Registered Nurses and enjoy flexible opportunities while delivering quality aged care.

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Registered Nurse - Wollongong | Illawarra - South Coast

South Coast NSW

Registered Nurse

Join our team of Registered Nurses delivering quality care across Wollongong and Illawarra (Nowra/Milton)

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Aged Care Registered Nurse - Albury | NSW

City of Albury NSW

Registered Nurse

Aged Care Registered Nurses needed for casual work in Albury and the surrounding areas. Overtime paid. Annual salary review.

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Registered Nurses - Casino

Regional NSW

Registered Nurse

We are currently seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our agency team, with ongoing shifts available across Aged Care facilities

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Aged Care Registered Nurse - Albury | NSW

City of Albury NSW

Registered Nurse

We're recruiting experienced Registered Nurses for casual shifts in Albury and the surrounding areas!

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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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Discover our latest rural and remote nursing jobs

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
  • Provide care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
  • Travel the country and become immersed in different cultures
  • Benefit from competitive pay with travel and accommodation covered
  • Develop your clinical skills in different environments
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Ideas for engaging aged care activities

First published: September 2024 An important part of an aged care resident’s health and wellbeing includes lifestyle and leisure activities that call to their needs, interests and desires. The 13th recommendation in the Royal Commission into Quality and Safety report was ‘Embedding high quality aged care’, which includes supporting the resident to engage in recreational…
Fast tracked AHPRA conversion for overseas nurses

Published February 2025 From April 2025, internationally qualified nurses from six countries will be able to receive their AHPRA registration using a more effective, less timely process. Nurses from the United Kingdom, Ireland. the United States, Singapore, Spain and parts of Canada (British Columbia and Ontario) will be able to register as a healthcare practitioner…
Standard 6: why food and nutrition matter more than ever in aged care

By Rhiannon Dhoot, Client Relationship Manager at Sanctuary Recruitment I’m Rhiannon, Client Relationship Manager at Sanctuary Recruitment. Over the past few months, I’ve had the opportunity to meet with aged care providers across Australia, visit a range of homes and learn more about the challenges and priorities shaping the sector today. One topic that has…
How to become an aged care worker

First published: November 2023, revised April 2024 The aged care industry encompasses the services provided and delivered to care for the elderly population. The Department of Health and Aged Care governs the quality of these services and focuses on continuous improvement and development, with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission in charge of government…
Creating a heartwarming holiday season in aged care

First published: December 2023 The festive season in Residential Aged Care is a time to bring the residents and their families together to celebrate the Christmas period. It may be a new experience for those observing this occasion away from the comfort of their family home, so making sure that everyone feels included in the…
Celebrating International Nurses Day

First published: May 2024 International Nurses Day, celebrated around the world on the 12th May each year, recognises the importance of healthcare professionals, in particular recognising the role that nurses play in our society. This day, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, calls to our attention the unwavering commitment that nurses show everyday across every…
What is home care?

First published: April 2025 Home care, or care at home, is the support and assistance provided by healthcare professionals to allow those who need a helping hand to live independently at home for longer. The number of people wanting to remain at home is increasing, with 80% of older people opting to continue to live…
PALM Scheme Cohort of 2024 graduation!

First published: May 2025 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…
A complete guide to aged care qualifications and certification requirements 

First published: July 2025 There are many different roles within aged care, some of which require a higher degree of education and training. Getting the right aged care qualifications and certificates can support you in establishing a long and rewarding career in the field. They ensure you understand the safety, legal and ethical protocols to…
Why Sanctuary is one of Australia’s best nursing agencies

Over the past decade, Sanctuary has built longstanding relationships with aged care professionals and service providers, establishing ourselves as one of the best nursing agencies in Australia. With a focus on aged care nursing and leadership roles, we connect experienced candidates with reputable not-for-profit and private aged care organisations across the country. At Sanctuary, people…