Memory is a mum of three, a YouTuber, and an Enrolled Nurse with nearly a decade of experience in nursing pool, aged care and Med/Surg wards. In just over a year with Affinity Nursing, she has taken on contracts across Victoria, Western Australia, and South Australia (so far).
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Aug
Aug
Coming to the end of a contract can bring up a lot of questions. Should you extend your current contract? Is it better to look for something new? What happens if the market is quieter than expected? And if you are happy where you are, you may also be wondering how to request a contract extension.
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Jul
Jul
RN Sonya has worked across a range of regional, rural and metro facilities, including North Queensland. From clinical independence, to patients and stories that have stayed with her, Sonya’s experience reveals what can make smaller facilities feel so different – and why agency contracts can offer far more than just a change of location.
06
Jul
Jul
How do you build a sustainable career in midwifery? Midwifery Educator, Fran, shares practical advice on clinical judgement, burnout, emotional resilience, continuity of care, lifelong learning and supporting women, babies and families with confidence.
08
Jun
Jun
What a decade of agency nursing actually looks like, from the Senior Placement Specialist who was there for the last three years.
05
Jun
Jun
After 35 years in nursing, RN Lisa has worked almost everywhere imaginable – from camp nursing in the USA and home nursing in London to leadership roles in Australian Emergency Departments and medical research. But there was one path she had always wanted to explore…
20
May
May
Maintaining physical and mental wellness as a nurse or midwife on travel contracts comes down to building a fitness routine that adapts to your environment and supports consistency and enjoyment through small, achievable habits.
06
May
May
More nurses and midwives are turning to agency to achieve career progression alongside a travel lifestyle. But what are the essential qualifications and experience you need to be accepted and successful as an agency nurse or midwife?
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Apr
Apr
Achieving meaningful career goals is significantly easier when you’re well supported. At Affinity Nursing, this goes beyond simply getting you contract, it’s about having the right guidance to help you make decisions that support your long term direction.
Career, Meet Our Nurses, Travel
From Tuna Tossing to Tackling Burnout: RN Caitlin’s Nursing Experience
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Apr
Apr
A career in nursing can take you across cities, states, and sometimes even countries with tuna toss festivals. For RN Caitlin, what began in New Zealand as a passion for caring for people in need and emergency care has evolved into a thriving travel nursing career in Australia.