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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 - 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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Registered Nurse - Casual shifts in Sydney!

Sydney NSW

Registered Nurse

Join our team of Aged Care Registered Nurses delivering quality care across Sydney!

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Registered Nurse - Gosford

Central Coast Council NSW

Registered Nurse

Join our team of Aged Care Registered Nurses delivering quality care in Gosford!

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Registered Nurse - Sydney CBD

Sydney NSW

Registered Nurse

Join our team of Aged Care Registered Nurses delivering quality care across Sydney!

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Registered Nurse - Parramatta

Sydney NSW

Registered Nurse

Join our team of Aged Care Registered Nurses delivering quality care in Parramatta!

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Registered Nurse - Western Sydney

Sydney NSW

Registered Nurse

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

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Registered Nurse - Sydney | Eastern Suburbs

Sydney NSW

Registered Nurse

Join our team of Aged Care Registered Nurses delivering quality care across Sydney's Eastern Suburbs!

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Registered Nurse - North Sydney

Sydney NSW

Registered Nurse

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

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Aged Care Registered Nurse - Sydney

Sydney NSW

Registered Nurse

Join our team of Aged Care Registered Nurses delivering quality care across Sydney!

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Registered Nurse | Casual | Wagga Wagga, NSW

Wagga Wagga NSW

Registered Nurse

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

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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 | Northern Territory | Contracts

Registered Nurse

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

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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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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 - 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 | 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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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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How to become an aged care worker

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Aged care worker resume sample and tips

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A guide to the 8 Aged Care Quality Standards

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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…
Day in the life of an aged care registered nurse

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Remote area nurse salary guide in Australia

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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…
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…
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…
10 common aged care interview questions for PCAs 

First published: July 2025 Aged care interview questions for personal care assistants (PCAs) are designed to understand your skills, experience and motivations for working in the sector.  In this article, we share 10 common aged care interview questions for PCAs, along with examples of how to answer them. Considering these questions ahead of your interview…