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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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