General

Nurse SA is a nursing agency providing qualified healthcare staff, including Registered Nurses (RNs), Enrolled Nurses (ENs), Personal Care Workers (PCWs), and Support Workers, to hospitals, aged care facilities, community programs, and disability services across South Australia.

We welcome applications from:

  • Registered Nurses (AHPRA-registered)

  • Enrolled Nurses (AHPRA-registered)

  • Personal Care Workers / Aged Care Workers

  • Disability Support Workers

  • Allied Health Assistants (in some placements)

Both experienced and newly graduated candidates may apply, provided they meet mandatory compliance requirements.

We offer:

  • Morning, Afternoon, Night Shifts

  • Casual and on-call work

  • Aged care and acute hospital placements

  • Community and in-home care shifts

  • Block bookings (multi-day or weekly assignments)

Yes. You set your own preferred working hours and locations via your profile or by informing our allocations team.

Recruitment & Application Process

You can apply directly through our website by submitting your resume and completing the required application fields. After review, our recruitment team will contact you for screening or next-steps.

Depending on your role, you may need:

  • AHPRA Registration (RN/EN)

  • National Police Check (NPC)

  • NDIS Worker Screening Check (if relevant)

  • DHS Clearances (Aged Care, Disability, Vulnerable Persons)

  • CPR & First Aid

  • Manual Handling

  • COVID-19 and Flu vaccination evidence

  • Passport or birth certificate

  • Updated CV

Most applicants are onboarded within 2–7 days, depending on document availability and interview scheduling.

Yes. A member of our recruitment team will conduct a short phone or video interview to discuss your experience, availability, and preferred locations.

Pay & Rates

Pay rates vary based on:

  • Qualification (RN/EN/PCW)

  • Facility type

  • Shift time (Penalties)

  • Weekend & public holiday loadings

All pay is compliant with relevant awards and enterprise agreements.

Payments are made weekly, usually every Wednesday or Thursday depending on banking.

Mileage may be paid for community-based and home care shifts, depending on the specific assignment.

Roles & Responsibilities

RNs typically manage:

  • Care planning

  • Medication administration

  • Wound management

  • Assessments & documentation

  • Supervising ENs and PCWs

  • Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams

ENs perform delegated clinical duties including:

  • Medication rounds (within scope)

  • Personal care oversight

  • Vital signs & observations

  • Documentation

  • Supporting RNs with clinical tasks

PCWs assist with:

  • Personal care

  • Mobility support

  • Feeding & hydration

  • Social and emotional support

  • Documentation of care tasks

  • Reporting changes to nursing staff