Agency nurses are just like your ordinary nurses, bound by duty and responsibility. But unlike
ordinary nurses, they are not bound to any facilities. As an agency nurse, they have the power
to work on their own terms. That means they can work whenever they want with whoever they
want.
Besides having the freedom to choose their work schedule, agency nurses also experience
these additional benefits:
Variety in Work
With the power to choose when and where they can work, there is never a boring day in the life
of an agency nurse. By working different shifts with people from all walks of life, they are able to
expand their experience, skills, and connections.
Career Development
Career development is one of the many benefits that agency nurses in Australia can enjoy. With
the power to work with any hospitals or any healthcare facilities they desire, they have more
opportunities to work in different environments. These opportunities are not only beneficial to
their resumes but will also be useful in gaining a new set of skills and knowledge.
Better Pay
While it is true that being an agency nurse is much more rewarding financially, it is heavily
dependent on their availability and flexibility. By being selective with their shifts and facilities to
work with, agency nurses have the chance to earn more without putting stress on their lives
outside of work.
Less Stress
There is no denying that any type of work can get stressful especially in the healthcare field. But
agency nurses have more freedom to choose their own schedule, meaning that they can
choose shifts that they feel comfortable and choose to be productive on their own time. Plus,
agency nurses will not be caught up in any ‘office politics’ during their time of work.
Having ShiftMate By Your Side
ShiftMate makes sure that agency nurses are well equipped before sending them off to their
shifts. Applying as an agency nurse with ShiftMate is quick and easy. Our user-friendly website
helps agency nurses pick their own shifts and curate their experiences. This way, hospitals and
facilities looking for their help can easily contact them.
If you are interested to become an agency nurse with ShiftMate, register here and be a part of
the team!
Sources:
https://www.healthcareaustralia.com.au/8-reasons-why-agency-nursing-is-becoming-more-popular/#:~:text=What%20is%20Agency%20Nursing%3F&text=Nursing%20Agencies%20furnish%20a%20variety,find%20jobs%20across%20the%20country.
https://www.jobhero.com/job-description/examples/nursing/agency-nurse
https://healthcareaustralia.com.au/jobseekers/nurses/agency-nurses/
https://www.nurses.co.uk/nursing/blog/what-is-agency-nursing–and–why-it-could-be-your-next-career-move/