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Nursing Jobs in Coogee
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Nursing Jobs in Coogee

Register your availability with Carevo in Coogee as a Registered or Enrolled Nurse and get connected with NDIS and aged care providers who need qualified community nursing support.

Coogee, Eastern Suburbs, NSW

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How it works

Carevo is not a job board with fixed listings. You register once, and providers come to you.

1

Register your availability

Tell us your role, availability and credentials. Two minutes, no CV needed.

2

We present you to the network

Carevo puts your profile in front of NDIS and aged care providers hiring near Coogee.

3

Providers reach out to you

Providers contact you directly. You choose which conversations to take.

Working as a nurse in Coogee

Coogee sits in the Randwick (City) local government area, home to around 15,212 residents. It is an established community where providers regularly take on nurses for local clients.

Population

15,212

Local council

Randwick (City)

Region

Eastern Suburbs, NSW

Postcode

2034

The provider network in Coogee

Register once and you are visible to the providers hiring in your area.

17

NDIS & aged care providers operate in Coogee

7

of them hire nurses and similar roles

Providers in the Carevo network near Coogee

These providers operate in Coogee and are part of the Carevo network. Register your availability and providers like these can reach out to you directly.

How active the Coogee care market is

A busy local market means more providers actively looking for workers. This is what activity around Coogee looks like.

17

claimed, actively managed provider businesses in Coogee

263

times providers near Coogee were alerted to new work

70%

of new requests near Coogee are picked up within an hour

Care most requested near Coogee

The support families near Coogee ask Carevo for most often, from 4 real requests. Strong local demand means more work for nurses.

    1 Equipment hire
    1 req.
    2 Wound-Care
    1 req.
    3 Community-Nursing-Care
    1 req.
    4 Therapy
    1 req.

What Community Nursing Looks Like Through Carevo

Nurses working in NDIS and aged care community settings in Coogee provide clinical care in participants’ homes, supported accommodation, and community settings rather than in a hospital ward. The work is autonomous and varied, and it requires strong clinical judgement alongside the interpersonal skills to build trust with people who are managing significant health challenges at home.

Day to day, this includes conducting nursing assessments, developing and reviewing care plans, administering medications and injections, performing wound care and dressing changes, monitoring vital signs and disease indicators, and educating participants and their families about managing conditions at home. You coordinate with GPs, specialists, allied health professionals, and support workers to make sure the clinical picture is understood across the care team.

The participants you work with in Coogee include older Australians with complex chronic conditions, people with physical or intellectual disabilities who need regular clinical oversight, and individuals recovering from surgery or illness in their own homes. Many of them have been managing health conditions for years and know what they need. Others are newer to community care and need more support to understand their options.

How Carevo Works

Carevo is not a staffing agency placing nurses into fixed rostered positions. It is a curated availability directory that connects qualified nurses with NDIS and aged care providers across Australia.

The process is straightforward. You register your nursing qualifications, AHPRA registration details, clinical experience, and availability with Carevo. Carevo makes your profile visible to providers in its network who need nursing support near Coogee. When a provider has a participant requiring community nursing in your area, they can view your profile and contact you directly. You review the opportunity and decide whether it suits your clinical scope and schedule.

You are not applying for one advertised position. You are becoming visible to multiple providers operating in and around Coogee at once, which means you can be selective about the work you take on.

What Providers Expect

Providers connecting with nurses through Carevo expect current AHPRA registration with no conditions, a clear and current police check, and NDIS Worker Screening clearance. Clinical experience in community, aged care, or disability settings carries significant weight. Providers also want nurses who document accurately and communicate proactively about changes in a participant’s condition.

Pay rates for community nursing vary depending on the provider, the type of engagement (employee or contractor), and any applicable award conditions. Carevo does not set rates, and you should clarify remuneration directly with any provider who contacts you.

Required qualifications

The experience and qualities providers in the Carevo network look for in a nurse.

Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse qualification from an AHPRA-approved program
Current and unrestricted AHPRA registration
Competence in clinical assessment, care planning, and documentation
Experience with wound care, medication administration, and chronic disease management
Ability to work autonomously in community and home settings
Clear, professional communication with participants, families, and the wider care team
Reliable transport and current driver's licence
Experience in community, aged care, or disability nursing (preferred)

Checks and credentials

What you need to start nurse work, with indicative cost and timing. You can register your availability with Carevo before every check is finalised.

Annual registration around $193 · Renewed annually, must remain current

Varies by state, around $110 to $160 · Valid 5 years, 4 to 8 weeks to process

Varies, around $50 to $80 · Valid 3 years (renewed by employers), often issued within days

Bachelor of NursingRequired

University degree, varies (Commonwealth supported places available) · Typically 3 years full-time

Free · Online, around 90 minutes

Around $90 to $160 · 1-day course, valid 3 years (refresh CPR every 12 months)

Professional indemnity insuranceRequired

Around $100 to $500 per year (often via employer or association) · Renewed annually

What nurse pay looks like

Nurses are paid under the Nurses Award, with rates rising from enrolled nurse to registered nurse classifications; aged-care nursing rates include the October 2025 work-value increase and many employers pay above award by enterprise agreement.

Weekday$29 to $52 an hour
Saturday$43 to $78 an hour
Sunday$50 to $91 an hour
Public holiday$57 to $104 an hour

Casual employees receive a 25% loading on top of these rates. Registered nurses sit at the upper end of these ranges and senior or specialist nurses can earn more.

Indicative hourly rates based on the Nurses Award (MA000034), reviewed October 2025. Modern award rates are national and do not vary by state. Pay is set by each provider and can be higher under an enterprise agreement. General information only, not financial advice.

Nurse work near Coogee

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Frequently asked questions

Does Carevo have nurse jobs in Coogee I can apply for?

Carevo is not a traditional job board. Instead of applying for fixed listings, you register your availability and credentials once. We present your profile to NDIS and aged care providers hiring nurses near Coogee, and they contact you directly about work that suits you.

Does it cost anything to register?

No. Registering your availability with Carevo is free for workers. There are no agency fees and no charge to be presented to providers in our network.

What do I need to start nurse work near Coogee?

Most nurse roles need a current Police Check and an NDIS Worker Screening Check, plus any role-specific qualifications. You can register your interest before every check is finalised and let providers know what is still in progress.

How soon will providers contact me?

It depends on demand near Coogee and on your availability and credentials. Providers in the Carevo network review registered workers regularly and reach out directly when your profile matches what they need.

Do I have to accept work that is offered?

No. You choose which providers to talk to and which work to take on. Registering simply makes you visible to providers hiring near Coogee.

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