Welcome to The Heart of CARE, your essential guide for a rewarding nursing and care career in Australia. Born from Randstad's Health and Aged Care community, this podcast shares expert insights and inspiring stories to help you navigate the sector with confidence. Each episode is crafted to empower you by focusing on four key pillars: -> Career: Unpack diverse pathways and specialisations. -> Advancement: Elevate your skills and grow as a leader. -> Resilience: Build mental fortitude and pre ...
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It’s the biggest myth in healthcare: that aged care is where you go to "slow down." This festive season, we’re setting the record straight. If you want a career that blends true autonomy with a family-like team culture, you might be looking in the wrong place. Discover why the "family" dynamic of aged care is the ultimate safety net. Learn how "hol…
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Forget the socks and chocolates. What if the best gift you gave this year was to yourself? As we head into the festive season, it’s time to stop just "surviving" the roster and start strategising for 2026. This episode reveals how to unwrap a better career without giving up your weekends. Discover the "working smarter, not harder" approach to caree…
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the interview: are you just 'good on paper'?
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4:37You have the qualifications. You have the passion. But can you communicate your value when it counts? Your AHPRA registration opens the door, but the interview is what secures the job. This episode is your complete guide to navigating the specific demands of the Australian health and aged care interview process. Master the STAR method (Situation, T…
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We've all had them. The bad shift. The one where tension is high, communication breaks down, and you go home drained. But what if conflict wasn't just a problem to avoid? What if it was actually an opportunity to build a stronger, more resilient team? This episode gives you the tools to do just that. Learn the practical, on-the-floor strategies to …
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We're tackling the one document that most professionals get wrong. If your cover letter starts with "I am a passionate nurse..." it's probably getting deleted. This bonus episode is your secret weapon. We give you the exact formula to beat the bots and impress the human on the other side. Learn how to find the exact keywords to pass the (ATS) bots …
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Thinking about your next career move but worried about putting your life on hold? This episode breaks down the smart, flexible way to get the qualification that unlocks your future. Learn the number one non-negotiable rule before you enrol (Hint: ANMAC). Discover the key pathways: from the fast RN-to-BSN to the leadership launchpad of an MSN. Explo…
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australia’s top 5 in-demand nursing specialties for 2025
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4:44Are you a nurse thinking about your next career move? The future of Australian nursing is expanding far beyond the traditional hospital ward. Your skills are in high demand, but the roles are changing. In this episode of The Heart of CARE, we dive into the top 5 nursing specialties set to thrive in 2025 and beyond. Discover the booming fields: - Nu…
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Are you searching for a stable career where you can make a real, human connection every single day? This episode is your practical roadmap to starting a rewarding career in the rapidly growing aged care sector, turning your compassion into your profession. -> Learn about the essential 'golden ticket' qualification - the Certificate III in Individua…
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thinking of travel nursing? listen to this first.
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3:56Ever dream of swapping your permanent scrubs for a suitcase and exploring Australia? This episode is your honest, unfiltered guide to travel nursing, weighing the incredible financial rewards and lifestyle freedom against the real-world challenges you need to know before making the leap. -> Learn where the most lucrative contracts are found and wha…
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Do you ever feel like your impact could go beyond the bedside? This episode reveals how the clinical skills you use every single day are actually powerful leadership skills in disguise, and how you can leverage them to shape the future of Australian healthcare. Learn how to translate your experience in triage, communication, and empathy into execut…
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Curious about Artificial Intelligence but worried about what it means for your job? This episode cuts through the hype to reveal how AI is becoming your most powerful co-pilot in Australian health and aged care. Discover what AI really is in a clinical setting and how it's already working to support you. Learn the essential skills you actually need…
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the best kept secret to being a better nurse
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4:37Want to level up your professional skills and feel more supported at work? This episode reveals the powerful secret of peer feedback—learning from the people who truly get it: your fellow health professionals. Discover how peer feedback can transform your performance and build a stronger, more collaborative team. Hear real-world examples of how it'…
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what it really takes to keep going as a nurse
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3:56In this first episode of "the heart of CARE" podcast, we talk about what it’s really like to keep showing up for patients while looking after yourself. You’ll hear: the biggest pressures nurses face in Australia right now ways to grow your skills without burning out how to build strong workplace relationships tips for handling the fast pace of trav…
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