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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 (Casual Agency Shifts) - Grafton & Maclean 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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All Hunter Region NSW

Registered Nurse

Join our passionate team of Registered Nurses delivering quality care within Aged Care.

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Registered Nurse

All Hunter Region NSW

Registered Nurse

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

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Registered Nurse - Orange | Bathurst | NSW

Regional NSW

Registered Nurse

Join our team of Registered Nurses delivering quality care in Orange, NSW!

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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 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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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 | 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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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Central Coast | NSW

Registered Nurse

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

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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 | 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 - Permanent | Dalmeny, NSW

Regional NSW

Registered Nurse

We're seeking an RN to join a supportive team within a large, modern, purpose‑built residential aged care facility in Dalmeny, NSW

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Registered Nurse - Permanent | Sydney, NSW

Sydney NSW

Registered Nurse

We're seeking an RN to join a well-run, medium-sized facility in Sydney!

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Registered Nurse | Casual | Melbourne, VIC

Melbourne VIC

Registered Nurse

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

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

Regional 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 in aged care for contract work in the Northern Territory!

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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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A guide to the 8 Aged Care Quality Standards

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The 5 most common workforce compliance gaps in aged care

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What is duty of care in aged care?

First published: November 2024 Duty of care in aged care is the legal and moral obligation and responsibility an aged care worker has, to ensure the physical and emotional safety of residents in their care. Alongside being legally and ethically sound, this encompasses providing a high-quality level of care that meets the clients needs, keeping…
6 steps to aged care compliance readiness

As Australia’s aged care landscape continues to evolve, compliance has never been more important. With the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and the new Aged Care Act that came into effect on the 1 November 2025, providers must be confident that their workforce, systems and processes are up to standard. These obligations apply across residential…
What skills do you need to work in aged care?

Revised: June 2025 Are you interested in working in aged care? Developing aged care skills is key to becoming a great worker and succeeding in the industry.  Through gaining aged care skills that allow you to interact with residents from a diverse range of backgrounds, deliver quality care and maintain a safe environment, you’ll improve…
The true cost of non-compliance in aged care staffing

When we talk about compliance in aged care staffing, the conversation often focuses on regulations, accreditations, audits and minimum ratios. But non-compliance is far more than a box-ticking failure. Its true cost is human, financial, reputational and moral. Understaffing due to lack of compliance isn’t just a workforce issue. It affects quality care and delivery,…
How our remote area nurses help aged care providers thrive in hard-to-staff regions

Regional and remote aged care homes are facing significant staffing shortages. The Nursing Supply and Demand 2023-2035 report predicts that this will increasingly impact service delivery across these areas over the next 12 years as unmet demand continues to rise.  The sustainability of the aged care workforce depends on providers implementing long-term strategies that attract…
12 aged care interview questions and answers

Revised: May 2025 Are you preparing for an aged care interview?  Knowing the most common aged care interview questions and how to answer them can help you feel confident and ready to showcase your skills. Within our detailed guide, we’ll help you to prepare for the 12 most frequently asked aged care interview questions. We’ve…
Aged care pay rise increases in 2025

Revised March 2025 As part of the aged care reform roadmap, a further aged care pay rise has been implemented this year. On 1 January 2025, a 3% increase was added to pay rates for general workers under the Aged Care Award.  Aged care pay rise 2025 breakdown  From 1 January 2025, general workers covered…
An interview with our nursing team

First written: August 2024 The second in our ‘Meet the team’ series, we spoke to Rhys, one of our wonderful Sydney based AINs. He has been part of the Sanctuary team for the past three years, working on a casual basis in homes across Western and Northern Sydney, NSW. He has worked in a variety…