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Your Aged Care career can take you across Australia!
Support Australia’s ageing population while enjoying flexible work and meaningful placements across the country. As a travel aged care nurse with Vanguard Health, you’ll step into roles where your care, compassion and clinical skills make a genuine difference every day. We specialise in placing nurses into aged care facilities nationwide, matching your experience to roles that suit your preferences, availability and career goals.
Aged care nursing offers a rewarding opportunity to provide consistent, person centred care while building strong relationships with residents and care teams. With demand continuing to grow across Australia, travel roles provide flexibility, stability and the chance to work in a variety of settings.
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From the red deserts of the Northern Territory to the tropical coastlines of Queensland and the peaceful country towns of New South Wales, Vanguard Health gives you the chance to take your skills somewhere unforgettable.
Our placements span vibrant regional centres, remote Indigenous communities, outback hospitals, and relaxed coastal hubs. Meaning your next role could have you watching sunsets in Arnhem Land, exploring rainforests on your days off, or discovering small towns with big heart.
No matter where you go, every placement is an opportunity to grow your career, embrace a new lifestyle, and experience parts of Australia most people never get to see.
See Current Vacancies:
Our full list of aged care nursing vacancies are available on our jobs board. Click on the button below to see the full list of availabilities and apply for any role that you are interested in!
Register Your Interest:
Don't know where to begin? Unsure what role will suit you?
We understand ... there are plenty of roles on offer. Which is why our expert team is on hand to guide you through it!
Submit your details through the link below and one of our team members will contact you to discuss your needs and find a role that perfectly suits you.
Once you've found a role you like, we’ll support you every step of the way. With expert advice about the travel, your placement, and we'll even provide you with a Vanguard uniform!
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To become a travel nurse with us, we need:
You'll also need the following mandatory training certificates:
See all our Aged Care roles available
We’re currently working on delivering new roles for this region. Check back soon.
We’re currently working on delivering new roles for this region. Check back soon.
We’re currently working on delivering new roles for this region. Check back soon.
We’re currently working on delivering new roles for this region. Check back soon.

"Chris is amazing! Has been super quick and helpful at getting me contracts with Vangaurd. He is kind and friendly and communication has been great throughout. Highly recommend Chris 😊"
Shannon K

"Great communication, always respond to emails and phone calls. They really listen to what you want and offer support to their nurses!"
Jen

"Chloe Spaull has been an amazing consultant. She goes above and beyond to get me placements that I wanted. She is always there when needed. Thank you, Chloe you are amazing :)"
Kerry O

Submit your details and a member of our team will be in touch with you to discuss current and future opportunities.
You need at least 12 months of full-time experience as a registered nurse within Australia to successfully progress into any of our available roles
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You can apply for a current vacancy or submit your details here and our
aged care nursing team will be in touch to discuss current and future
opportunities. If you have any issues at all, you can call us on (07) 3831 3008.
All Vanguard aged care nurses are required to provide evidence of
- Up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination and FLU vaccination
- Current registration with AHPRA
- Qualifications (we require this in addition to your AHPRA registration number).
- If you don’t have evidence of your qualifications, you can contact the institution where you trained/studied to obtain a copy
- Current police check
Vanguard Health aged care nurses must also complete the following mandatory education:
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Queensland Health
- COVID-19 vaccination modules—adult and paediatric
- Infection control
- Hand hygiene
- Vanguard Health policies and procedures
Vanguard Health medical officers must also complete the following mandatory training:
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Infection control
- Hand hygiene
- Vanguard Health policies and procedures
Other training, credentials and qualifications may be required depending on the role.
Yes, if you are required to work in a remote location, assistance with travel and accommodation will be included in your contract.
Yes, we will provide you with a uniform for your deployment.
Pay rates vary however all Vanguard travel nurses are paid above award wages. You will be advised of the pay rate and other entitlements prior to any deployment.
Have more questions? We're here to help. Get in touch
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