Vanguard Health NURSING Workforce

Nursing placement & recruitment services

Connecting nurses to meaningful work in remote and regional Australia.

Join the Vanguard Health Nursing Workforce and discover rewarding work opportunities across Australia

At Vanguard Health, we recruit for a range of locum nursing roles including:

  • Registered nurses
  • Immunisation nurses
  • Midwives
  • and more...

Whether you are looking for short term opportunity or a career change, we can help you find the right role for you, assist with travel and accommodation, and support you through your deployment.

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Recruiting for Vanguard Health to work in partnership with government, private sector and industries including:

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Queensland Health Hospital and Health Services
Commonwealth Government across Northern Territory, New South Wales and Queensland
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Aged Care Services including Residential Aged Care Facilities
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations
Private Practices
Current Vacancies

Join the Vanguard Health Nursing Workforce

View the Nursing Jobs Board

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Roles available throughout Australia.

We list all current vacancies on the Vanguard Health Nursing Workforce Jobs Board.

Click here to view the Jobs Board.

Or click the Apply Now button to register interest for all roles.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about the Vanguard Health Nursing Workforce

How do I join?

You can apply for a current vacancy or submit your details here and our Nursing Workforce 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.

What are the requirements to join the Vanguard Health Nursing Workforce?

All Vanguard Health Nursing Workforce staff 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 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.

If I need to work in a remote location will I be assisted with travel arrangements?

Yes, if you are required to work in a remote location, assistance with travel and accommodation will be included in your contract.

Does Vanguard Health supply uniforms?

Yes, we will provide you with a uniform for your deployment.

How much will I be paid?

Pay rates vary however all Vanguard Nursing Workforce staff are paid above award wages. You will be advised of the pay rate and other entitlements prior to any deployment.

Do I have to accept any work that is offered?

No, you are not obliged to accept work that is offered to you. Once you apply, you will have the flexibility to accept or decline any work that is offered to you.

NURSING Workforce Team Stories

See the difference with Vanguard Health

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Nursing a career on the road
What it's like to work as a remote area nurse in Australia. A young man walks through hospital corridors...
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Q&A with Nat
"I was able to tick many items off my bucket list including a magnificent helicopter flight over Katherine Gorge."
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Q&A with Rob
"Working back in remote Aboriginal communities and being there long enough to build up relationships and trust with the elders and other members of the community."
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