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.

What 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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Express your interest

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

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Prepare for work

Complete the onboarding process and become fully compliant. Our compliance team can help you through this step by step.

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Being working with Sanctuary

Choose from 100's of roles that suit your needs, values and requirements.

Our registered nurse roles across Australia

We are hiring registered nurses for aged care roles across the country in:

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