Nurses, carers and support staff for South Australian providers Phone: 0406 217 465  ·  info@southerncarestaffing.com.au
Healthcare staffing across South Australia

Qualified care staff, ready when your roster needs them.

We supply registered nurses, enrolled nurses, personal care workers and support staff to aged care homes, hospitals, disability services and community providers in metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia.

Phone: 0406 217 465

The Southern Care team of nurses and carers
Why providers choose us

Reliable cover, without the chasing.

Behind every shift is a person who needs care. We make staffing simple so your team can focus on them.

Compliance first

Identity, police checks, registration, qualifications, work rights and training are reviewed before placement, and expiry dates are tracked.

Matched, not just filled

We consider skills, experience and the needs of your service, so staff settle in quickly and residents see familiar faces.

Clear communication

You know who is coming and when, before the shift starts. If anything changes, we tell you early.

How it works

From request to confirmed shift

Send us the shift

Role, location, dates and times, by phone or the request form.

We match and check

We find staff whose skills, registration and compliance records fit the placement.

Staff confirmed

You receive the confirmed worker details before the shift starts.

Start a request

Metro and regional SA

Cover across Adelaide and selected regional locations.

Compliance checked

Screening and credential checks before placement.

Registered business

ABN 71 699 524 671

Quick response

Call 0406 217 465 or email us and we will reply promptly.

About us

A local agency built around reliable people.

Southern Care Nursing Agency gives South Australian providers a dependable source of qualified staff, and gives nurses and carers fair, flexible work with a team that knows them by name.

We focus on matching the right person to the right placement, keeping compliance records current, and answering the phone when a roster changes.

A Southern Care nurse outside our partner facility
A Southern Care support worker sharing a moment with a client
Our approach

Care that is about the person, not the roster.

The best placements happen when the worker, the person they support and the provider all understand what good care looks like.

  • We learn about your service and the people you support.
  • We match on skills, experience, interests and communication needs.
  • We aim for continuity, so familiar faces keep returning.
About Southern Care
Staff compliance

Checked before placement. Tracked throughout.

Every worker goes through structured screening and credential review, and we monitor expiry dates so your team is not left chasing paperwork.

Discuss your staffing needs

National police check

Current clearance reviewed against role requirements.

AHPRA registration

Registration status checked for regulated professionals.

NDIS Worker Screening

Screening confirmed for disability placements.

Mandatory training

Manual handling, infection control and medication safety.

References

Employment history and professional references verified.

Immunisation and work rights

Records held and reviewed before first shift.

Our workforce

The professionals we supply.

Registered nursesEnrolled nursesCommunity nursesWound care nursesPersonal care workersDisability support workersMedication competent carersClinical care coordinatorsKitchen and hospitality staffCleaners and domestic assistantsLaundry and lifestyle assistants
See all roles

Nurses and carers: pick up shifts that suit your life.

Create a profile once, apply for jobs in one click, and track every application in one place.

A smiling Southern Care nurse

What to have ready

AHPRA or qualification details

Resume and two references

Proof of work rights and police check

Immunisation records

Quick answers

Healthcare staffing, explained.

What does Southern Care Nursing Agency do?

We supply nurses, carers, clinical leaders and hospitality staff to aged care homes, hospitals, disability services and community providers across South Australia.

Which locations do you cover?

Metropolitan Adelaide and selected regional areas. Availability depends on the role, location, shift times and the staff we have on hand.

How do I request staff?

Phone our team or use the Request Staff form with your organisation, location, role, dates and shift times. We confirm availability and send worker details before the shift.

How do you check your staff?

Before placement we review identity, police checks, registration and qualifications, work rights, references, immunisation records and mandatory training, and we track expiry dates.

How do I apply for work with you?

Create an applicant profile, then apply for any open job in one click. We consider your qualifications, experience, work rights, checks and availability.

What does it cost?

Rates depend on the role, the shift and how long you need cover. Send a request and we will give you clear pricing before you confirm anything.

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Our people

The people behind every shift.

Our nurses and carers are screened, supported and proud to wear the Southern Care uniform.

A Southern Care registered nurse A Southern Care nurse giving a thumbs up A Southern Care nurse writing care notes Southern Care staff standing together

Ready when your roster needs us.

Send a request in a couple of minutes, or call 0406 217 465 and talk it through with our team.