Registered nurse jobs
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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City of Albury NSW
Registered Nurse
Aged Care Registered Nurses needed for casual work in Albury and surrounding areas. Overtime paid. Annual salary review.
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Registered Nurse
We're Hiring: Experienced Registered Nurses in Residential Aged Care
Learn moreCity of Albury NSW
Registered Nurse
Aged Care Registered Nurses needed for casual work in Albury and surrounding areas. Overtime paid. Annual salary review.
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Sanctuary Recruitment is partnered with Regional & Remote aged care homes across WA scheduling Registered Nurses on fixed-term contracts.
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Registered Nurse
Aged Care Registered Nurses needed for casual work in the Lavington / Howlong area, NSW. Overtime paid. Annual salary review.
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Registered Nurse
Sanctuary Recruitment are hiring Registered Nurses for Aged Care shifts around Sydney
Learn moreWhat does being a registered nurse involve?
Registered nursing is an admirable profession that involves providing medical and holistic
care to those in need. You can diversify your skill set through working in different environments
and areas of the healthcare system, and we are here to aid you should you choose
aged care as your career path.
The duties of a registered nurse include, but are not limited to:
- Administering medications
- Monitoring vital signs
- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to triage and treat
- Creating and implementing patient care plans
- Providing support to patients and their families whilst communicating health needs and expectations
- Preparing patients for exams and recovery
We are proud to have built a community with the unsung heroes of our society and we are
committed to aiding you in your career journey, regardless of the career route you choose to go down.
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Our registered nurse roles across Australia
We are hiring registered nurses for aged care roles across the country in:
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Care Manager
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Chefs and Cooks
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Clinical Care Coordinator
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Director of Nursing
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Education & Compliance
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Enrolled Nurse
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Executive Leadership
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Facility Manager
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Lifestyle & Leisure/Recreational Activities Officer
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Nurse Practitioner
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Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
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Quality & Clinical Governance
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Regional Manager
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Registered Nurse
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Home Care
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