Frequently asked questions
What clients and nurses need to know
For a role-specific answer, contact us or use the relevant form.
Which nursing roles can clients request?+
Clients can request Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing, then describe the specialty, setting and required competencies. Our advertised specialty groups include mental health, aged care, and community or disability clinical nursing.
Do you provide general disability support workers?+
No. Wattlemark Nursing’s disability scope focuses on RNs and ENs providing disability and complex clinical care. General disability support-worker enquiries belong with Wattlemark Workforce.
What checks are completed before placement?+
Checks depend on the role and setting and may include identity, work rights, professional registration, qualifications, screening clearances, employment history, references, competency evidence and placement-specific requirements.
Does having an ABN automatically make a nurse a contractor?+
No. An ABN alone does not determine contractor status. Wattlemark Nursing keeps employee and contractor arrangements clearly separated, and any contractor engagement must be genuinely suitable and reflect the actual working relationship.
Can organisations request permanent recruitment?+
Yes. Under permanent or direct-hire recruitment, Wattlemark Nursing sources and introduces a candidate and the client becomes the employer or direct engager. Availability is confirmed for the relevant jurisdiction before recruitment begins.
Can a nurse choose a clinical specialty?+
Applicants select their base profession and describe their clinical experience and competencies—for example medical/surgical, mental health, aged care, community nursing, ICU, emergency, theatre/recovery or paediatrics.