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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 Nurses | Residential Aged Care | WA

Perth WA

Registered Nurse

We're seeking Registered Nurses to join our team for agency shifts in Perth, WA!

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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 - Central Coast | NSW

Registered Nurse

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

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Registered Nurse - Albury | NSW

City of Albury NSW

Registered Nurse

Join our team of Registered Nurses delivering quality care 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 - 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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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 | 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 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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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 (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 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 | 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 - 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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