For Nurses
Work with Queensland’s leading nursing agency
Since its inception, Preferred Care has provided our exceptional nursing staff wonderful opportunities to nurse in aged care facilities and within the community across Queensland. As a Preferred Care nurse, you’ll be expertly matched to the individual needs of each of our clients, and have opportunities to work the shifts and the sectors that suit you personally. This gives you both the income you need and the flexibility you want.
We value our nurses
Preferred Care was established by a nurse who passionately believes in the company’s core values. That means we want to hear your thoughts, your ideas and your feedback and we’ll action those to create a better environment for all our nurses. We have an open-door, judgement-free policy and we want you to feel free to come to us anytime about anything.
Joining Preferred Care is not only joining a business of passion and change, it’s becoming a part of a community. At the end of the day, we always want you to feel respected, cared for and that your voice is being heard.
We support our nurses
As a nurse with Preferred Care we promise to support you to ensure that you’re comfortable and able to fulfill your job with confidence and skill. We’ll never just toss you in the deep end. We provide you with training, including access to face to face workshops so you can upskill and feel confident in your practice
As a graduate nurse we’ll provide you with buddy shifts with an Enrolled or Registered nurse to offer extra support and ensure you feel safe and confident in delivering quality care
Why choose Preferred Care?
Above award rates, paid weekly
We proudly pay above the national award rates for all placements and pay weekly for peace of mind.
Locally owned and operated
We are a proudly locally owned and operated business, right here in sunny Brisbane, Queensland.
We're owned by a nurse
Started by Registered Nurse Candice Thompson, we have built every part of our agency from the ground up to support nurses.
Personalised onboarding program
Starting a new placement can be challenging, that’s why our personalised onboarding program is here to help you fit right in.
We provide buddy shifts for new Graduates
Unlike other agencies, we offer buddy shifts with an Enrolled or Registered nurse for our new graduates.
What Our Nurses Love About Preferred Care
Having worked in the hospital for some years, I found myself becoming burntout. Culture and staff appreciation are a big thing for me, which I was not getting. A friend recommended preferred care, not having done agency before I wasn’t sure what to expect & I have to say it was the best move for me. I don’t think I have ever felt so supported in any of my previous jobs as I have for this agency ! Preferred Care truly appreciates their staff, you’re not a payroll number, you’re a person! A valued team member, the positive work culture filters down from the top. It’s an awesome organisation to work for.
L. Cameron RN
I have worked with Preferred Care for the last 8 months and they have been great. I have never worked for a more supportive company, who really cares about my well being and me as a person. I would recommend Preferred Care to anyone wanting to work with people who make you feel validated and cared for
EN-B.Towell
Join Our Community of Nurses
Who this is for:
What happens after your form is submitted:
- An email will be sent to you with a link to the application form (please check spam folder)
- Our team will assess your application
- We’ll contact you for an initial phone interview
- We then have a follow-up more indepth interview in our office or via Zoom
- You’ll be informed in 2 days to know if you’ve been accepted
Who this is for:
We’d love to have you join the Preferred Care community. Please fill out the form below.
- Registered Nurses need a minimum of a Bachelor Degree in Nursing either in Australia or New Zealand
- Enrolled Nurses require a Diploma in Nursing
- Trained overseas (india, Asia etc), you’ll need to complete a bridging nursing course to work in Australia.
- Enrolled and Registered nurses require AHPRA Registration
- Assistant in nurses/Personal support workers Require a Cert III in individual support or similar
*Fees are structured based on the award wage, and dependent on the facilities being used and level of the worker.
