Tell us a bit about yourself I am a mother of two beautiful children, and also a step-mother of two beautiful girls! I love all things unique, peculiar, dark, and spooky. Two of my favourite things to do are spending time with my crazy family and going to gigs/festivals. Music plays a HUGE part in my life. I have a strong background in property management and administration. But I came to First Choice after having a pretty decent break from work, to spend most of the early years with my children. Being a working mum was always on the cards, so I am now the Administrator for the Remote & Ru ..read more

Nurse of the Month – August 2022 At First Choice Care, we want to celebrate our amazing nurses! So, we will be announcing a nurse of the month, every month. This nurse will be kind, caring and compassionate and be reliable and dedicated to our nursing agency. Congratulations Colleen W. you have been nominated as our nurse of the month for August 2022! Colleen is an all-rounder that works both in our metro pool as well as one of our go to clinical facilitators. She is a great advocate for First Choice Care. Read what Colleen loved most about us:   What do you like most about FCC? I like t ..read more

Making the most out of Remote and Rural Nursing in your free time  As an agency nurse, one of the benefits is the flexibility in your schedule. Remote and Rural nurses are privy to the same benefit, which allows for plenty of time to get out and explore, which is one of the biggest attractions to travel nursing.   Even though you’re taking off on a new and exciting journey, it’s important to keep that work-life balance as you would at your normal place of work. Before you embark on your adventure, investigate what’s on offer at your destination and create a bucket list for yours ..read more

Nurse of the Month – July 2022 At First Choice Care, we want to celebrate our amazing nurses! So, we will be announcing a nurse of the month, every month. This nurse will be kind, caring and compassionate and be reliable and dedicated to our nursing agency. Congratulations Dana O. you have been nominated as our nurse of the month for July 2022! Dana is one of our metro nurses and our allocations team all agreed that she was the most deserving of this recognition due to her flexibility and work ethic. Read why Dana became a nurse:   What do you like most about FCC? After working full-time ..read more

6 nursing trends we should expect to see in 2022   The healthcare industry is forever evolving, but with the conditions imposed by the pandemic, the industry has been forced to further progress.   In Australia, the healthcare sector saw its largest growth in the last five years, and we can only expect this to continue. We’ve put together 6 nursing trends that you can expect to see in 2022, based on the most recent data and insights from medical professionals.     We will see more career options available for nurses in the coming years  The nurses of toda ..read more

Nurse of the Month – June 2022 At First Choice Care, we want to celebrate our amazing nurses! So, we will be announcing a nurse of the month, every month. This nurse will be kind, caring and compassionate and be reliable and dedicated to our nursing agency. Congratulations Jacqui G. you have been nominated as our nurse of the month for June 2022! Jacqui is one of our R&R nurses at First Choice Care. Read what Jacqui likes most about First Choice Care:   What do you like most about FCC? FCC has always provided me with an opportunity to explore many awesome places with the bonus of ear ..read more

How to pick the right nursing specialty based on your personality We recently discussed the importance of specialist nurses, highlighting some of the various roles on offer at First Choice Care. Now, we want to guide you on how one might come to the decision of what to specialise in. Whether you’re a new graduate or someone who has worked in the healthcare and nursing profession for a few years, we hope that this blog can provide some guidance in where to take your career to next. The question at the heart of this piece is, how do I choose a nursing speciality? There are several nursing specia ..read more

Nurse of the Month – May 2022 At First Choice Care, we want to celebrate our amazing nurses! So, we will be announcing a nurse of the month, every month. This nurse will be kind, caring and compassionate and be reliable and dedicated to our nursing agency. Congratulations Tori P. you have been nominated as our nurse of the month for May 2022! Tori is one of the best and is a great advocate for First Choice Care. Read why Tori wanted to be a Nurse:   What do you like most about FCC? Their great, supportive, friendly and personable team who work hard for their nurses. They offer work oppor ..read more

The Critical Role of a Specialist Nurse: What Roles Can FCC Offer You? First Choice Care (FCC) is a nursing agency that recognises the significant impact specialist nurses make on the healthcare sector. While it is important to us that you enjoy your work, we invite you to challenge yourself too. So, let’s explore what specialist nursing roles FCC can offer you and your nursing career and why it’s worth taking that exciting next step.   What is a Specialist Nurse?  In Australia, the term nurse specialist, which is commonly referred to as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), is defined ..read more

Tell us a bit about yourself I’ve been in R&R recruitment for almost four years, but prior to this role I worked in finance. Outside of work I have a passion for interior design and vintage shopping!   When did you join R&R? I started with FCC in June 2021.   What do you see as the biggest challenge in the R &R nursing sector today? Juggling to prioritize the demand for shortfalls across nursing wards at facilities that need it most, with the influx of COVID-19 positions   What do you see as the biggest opportunity for R&R nursing? Becoming a brand with a nationa ..read more