Our Process: How We Match Nurses with the Right Role

Finding the perfect nursing job isn’t just about filling shifts—it’s about connecting people with purpose. At Vanguard Health, we take the time to understand your skills, goals, and lifestyle, then match you with roles where you can thrive. Here’s how our personalised recruitment process works - from first contact to your first shift and beyond.

May 8, 2025

Our Process: How We Match Nurses with the Right Job

Finding the right nursing job isn't just about qualifications - it's about the perfect fit between a nurse’s skills, lifestyle, and career goals, and a healthcare facility’s unique needs. At Vanguard Health, we’ve developed a proven, people-first recruitment process that ensures nurses are placed in roles where they feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Step 1: Getting to Know You

We start by learning about you - your experience, specialisations, availability, location preferences, and long-term career aspirations. Whether you're a new graduate or a seasoned RN, our goal is to understand what motivates you and where you’ll flourish.

What we ask about:

  • Areas of clinical expertise
  • Preferred shifts and contract lengths
  • Desired work environments (e.g., hospitals, aged care, community)
  • Location flexibility or relocation interest
  • A current CV/resume
  • Two current contactable references

Step 2: Verifying Credentials & Compliance

Next, we handle all compliance and credential checks to make sure you’re fully job-ready depending on what role you have applied for. We assist with gathering and verifying:

  • Nursing registration (AHPRA)
  • Immunisation records
  • Police and working with children checks
  • Required certifications (e.g., CPR, Manual Handling, First Aid)

This ensures a smooth, professional transition into your new role.

Step 3: Job Matching with Purpose

With your profile complete, we begin the matchmaking process. Our experienced and professional recruitment consultants pair you with roles that match your goals, skills, and preferences. We only put you forward for jobs you’re genuinely suited for.

You stay in control: You’ll have the chance to accept or decline any role offered - no pressure, ever.

Step 4: Ongoing Support

Once a role is confirmed, we help you prepare. We take care of organising your travel and accomodation and any other logistical issues before deployment. And once you’re placed? We don’t disappear.

We provide ongoing support, including:

  • Regular check-ins during placements
  • Assistance with payroll, rostering, and shifts

Step 5: Building a Long-Term Partnership

Many of our nurses come back to us again and again - or stay with us for years - because we invest in long-term relationships. Whether you’re looking for temporary agency work, rural opportunities, or longer term placements, we’re here for every stage of your journey.

Ready to find your next opportunity?
Contact us on 07 3831 3004 or register your interest and let’s get started!

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