Enrolled Nursing Jobs in Adelaide

Sanctuary Recruitment is actively seeking enrolled nurses for aged care jobs in Adelaide, across South Australia and nationwide. We are a specialised aged care consultancy with years of expertise that are committed to providing compassionate and personalised support to providers looking to alleviate staff shortages as well professionals looking to further their career.

If you are looking to enter this industry, would like to level up your career or are interested in knowing more about the aged care sector, drop one of our experienced consultants a message today

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Enrolled Nurse Jobs in Adelaide FAQs

Enrolled nurses in aged care are involved with the direct care of residents. They can join the industry either through an entry level role such as an Assistant in nursing/personal care worker and then upskilling, or by completing the relevant qualification needed.

Our enrolled nursing roles are far and wide across Australia due to our industry connections in metro, regional, rural and remote areas.

Reach out today if you are in the market for a role in Adelaide, or across South Australia.

Pay rates are stipulated by the Aged Care and Nurses Award. There are a variety of pay points that depend on your experience, location, job title and setting. The average enrolled nurse working casually will earn between $31 - $76 per hour.

For short term contract placements across the country, we offer bonuses, incentives and allowances depending on the assignment. The aged care industry is evolving, with the aged care reform roadmap leading to a pay rise for the aged care sector in recent years, with more changes to come.

For our enrolled nurses, we generally require a minimum of 6 months Australian aged care experience to join our nursing team. Get in touch today if you sit under this level, as some of our clients accept newer grads.

Enrolled nurses are required to have completed a Diploma of Nursing. This is generally a two year course completed at an educational institution, open to both residents and international students in Australia.

You can work as an enrolled nurse on a temporary/casual and contract basis. Temporary work allows you to pick up shifts when you like, whether it is last minute cancellations or block bookings. Contract assignments are often full time placements starting from 4 weeks in regional and rural areas of the country.

We have a Learning Management System (LMS) that allows for our nursing pool to educate and refresh their knowledge so they are ready for work. This is regularly updated to reflect legislation and is role specific, free of charge to you.

Through working on a short term or ad-hoc basis, you can:

  • Structure your work day/week to your schedule
  • Through our contract roles, you can explore areas of the country whilst getting paid for it, with free travel and accommodation included.
  • Set your own work/life balance
  • Receive a higher hourly rate than if you were on a permanent contract

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Aged Care Blog
Aged Care Bill Passes Parliament

First published: November 2024 In line with the Once in a Generation aged care reform that was announced in September, on the 25th November 2024, the Albanese government has passed the aged care bill allowing for elderly Australians to have access to better aged care services and delivery. The Royal Commission into Aged Care and…

Shining a Spotlight on Female Leadership in Aged Care

First published: March 2024 A background to women in leadership The aged care industry is dominated by female workers, with 86% of the RAC workforce (direct care workers) identifying as female. Despite this overwhelming percentage, female leadership positions are still low in comparison to men, with women CEOs making up 19% across all industries. Females…

Creating a Heartwarming Holiday Season in Aged Care

First published: December 2023 The festive season in Residential Aged Care is a time to bring the residents and their families together to celebrate the Christmas period. It may be a new experience for those observing this occasion away from the comfort of their family home, so making sure that everyone feels included in the…

Can I Work in Aged Care Without a Certificate?

First published: June 2024 Aged Care is a fruitful industry, and as leaders in the recruitment of aged care professionals in Australia, we often are posed with the question of if you can work in aged care without a relevant certificate. Working in aged care can look different to each person. As it is a…

A guide to the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) and AN-ACC

For those receiving aged care services in residential aged care homes, the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) was used by the Australian Government to allocate subsidy amounts of residential aged care providers. Payments were based on the ongoing needs of residents and included a variety of factors such as activities of daily living, behaviour and…

Aged Care Worker Salary Earnings in Australia in 2025

First published: October 2024, revised January 2025 An aged care worker salary in Australia is increasing with the demand. It was reported that there is a need for at least 110,000 direct aged care workers across the country in the next decade. The aged care industry is made up of many different roles, both clinical and…

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…