Congratulations! You’ve graduated from Uni with a Bachelor of Nursing. But now you’re wondering “What’s next?” There are so many opportunities at your fingertips that it can be tricky to know which path to take. This is especially true after you’ve had a year of experience after your graduation. But with a lot of choices, it can be tricky to know what to choose. Many graduate nurses will work at a hospital or other healthcare facility in a graduate role at first. But after that first year of experience, so many new pathways open that you can take. To help you find the best career path for yo ..read more

Congratulations to our Nurse of the Month for April, Faye! She’s been loving making a positive difference in the lives of her patients, while being supported by Carestaff’s friendly team. We love having you on the team Faye. You can check out her interview below! What do you enjoy the most about working with Carestaff?   I like really enjoy working with the agency because Carestaff are friendly and caring. Tell me about a rewarding experience you’ve had whilst working with Carestaff?   Facilities that I work at asking for me to come back to work for them again because they are ..read more

Congratulations to our nurse of the month for March 2024 – Leah! We’re proud of all the hard work and passion you put into nursing. At Carestaff, we love having you on our team.   You can read all about Leah’s time with Carestaff at the interview below.   What do you enjoy the most about working with Carestaff?   Chatting with the wonderful allocations team, and the flexibility.    Tell me about a rewarding experience you’ve had whilst working with Carestaff?   Working across all the hospitals and feeling like a part of the team, no matter where I am.  &nb ..read more

Diving into your first aged care shifts with Carestaff is super exciting! There are a whole lot of new things coming that will help you grow as a nurse and fall in love with your career all over again. But first, you’ve got to conquer your first day. We’ve put together the top 12 tips for first-time aged care agency nurses, that’ll help you settle in quickly, and hit the ground running, in any facility you enter. 1. Start with some research on the facility Before you arrive, get to know the facility a bit. Do some Googling to learn about where it is, how to get there, what they do, and th ..read more

 Congratulations to our nurse of the month for February - Piper! You are awesome to work with so we're so proud to give you this award. You can read all about Piper's time with Carestaff in the interview below. What do you enjoy the most about working with Carestaff? The Allocations team, they are wonderful   Tell me about a rewarding experience you’ve had whilst working with Carestaff? Going back to facilities and seeing residents that I haven’t see for a while and them recognizing me   What makes you passionate about nursing? Nursing is something Ive always wanted to do. Ke ..read more

You’ve put together an amazing application, checked it twice, and clicked send. Now you’re wondering, what happens next? It’s exciting, and daunting, to sign up for a new nursing agency. So, to help you out and put you at ease we’ve put together a guide on what happens after you’ve submitted your application. This covers everything that goes on behind the scenes, as we process your application, prepare for your interview, and onboard you. We’re so excited to have received your application, so let’s dive into what happens next. The first 24-48 hours In about 24-48 hours after we have receiv ..read more

Agency nurses are important people who make a big difference in every healthcare facility they step inside. As a nursing agency, we’re extremely fortunate to know some of the kindest and most passionate nurses. In our time working with nurses there are 8 skills that we have noticed amongst our nurses that make them exceptional agency nurses. These skills have been developed through experience in agency nursing and allow the nurse to have the greatest impact in each facility they step into. Here’s a breakdown of the top 8 skills that successful agency nurses have developed.    1. C ..read more

Congratulations to our first Nurse of the Month for 2024 - Petrina! We are proud of the hard work and dedication you put in every day. Your efforts are noticed. It's great having you as a part of the Carestaff team. Petrina has loved the flexibility she gets from working with Carestaff and enjoys the support she receives from the team. She loves that Carestaff are always comparing and compassionate. You can read more about Petrina's time with Carestaff in the interview below. What do you enjoy the most about working with Carestaff?   The flexibility it gives me. The care provided by t ..read more

With their unique way of working in healthcare, and wide variety of experience, agency nurses develop special skills that make them some of the most sought-after nurses. These skills enhance the care provided at facilities that hire them, resulting in happier patients. It's why agency nurses are an incredibly important part of rounding out the team in healthcare facilities.  Wondering what exactly these skills are and how you can develop them? We’ve got a list of the top 5 skills we’ve seen in our agency nurses which make us proud!  1. A never-ending desire to care Often, when w ..read more

Congratulations to our nurse of the month for November - Sean! We're really proud of your hard work and dedication to the care of your patients. You're an extremely talented nurse and we're excited to give you this reward. You can learn all about Sean's time with Carestaff in the interview below. What do you enjoy the most about working with Carestaff?   Lots of things. The flexibility to be able to work around my family. I enjoy working with and meeting people and Carestaff enables me to do that. Working with great staff and working together as a team Tell me about a rewarding experi ..read more