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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.

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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 (RN) - Aged Care | Casual Ad Hoc Shifts | Albany WA

Albany WA

Registered Nurse

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) based in Albany, WA looking for flexible casual shifts in Residential Aged Care?

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Clinical Nurse - Toowoomba | QLD

Toowoomba Region QLD

Registered Nurse

We're recruiting a Clinical Nurse for a permanent position in a well-supported aged care home in Toowoomba, QLD!

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Registered Nurse - Toowoomba | QLD

Toowoomba Region QLD

Registered Nurse

Sanctuary Recruitment is currently seeking Registered Nurses for permanent opportunities within aged care homes in Toowoomba, QLD!

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Registered Nurse

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 - Parkes | NSW

Regional NSW

Registered Nurse

We're seeking Registered Nurses to join our team for short and long-term contracts in Parkes (NSW)!

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Registered Nurse - Regional Contracts | WA

Registered Nurse

Sanctuary Recruitment is partnered with Regional & Remote aged care homes across WA seeking RNs on fixed-term contracts!

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Registered Nurse | Sydney | NSW

Sydney NSW

Registered Nurse

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

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Registered Nurse | Upper North Shore | NSW

Sydney NSW

Registered Nurse

Join our team of Registered Nurses delivering quality care around the Upper North Shore!

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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 - Central Coast | NSW

Registered Nurse

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

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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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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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