Healthcare professionals are at the heart of every community. Across South Australia, regional healthcare providers rely on dedicated nurses, carers, support workers, hospitality teams and housekeeping staff to deliver high-quality care every day.
At CCNASA – Creative Career Nursing Agency SA, we understand the additional commitment involved in travelling further to support regional communities.
That is why we introduced our Regional Travel Allowance Program, helping eligible healthcare professionals earn more while making a meaningful difference in locations where skilled workers are needed most.
Whether you are searching for your next healthcare opportunity or representing a regional provider seeking reliable workforce support, CCNASA offers staffing solutions designed to support healthcare services across South Australia.
Why Regional Healthcare Jobs Are in High Demand
Regional healthcare facilities continue to experience growing demand for skilled, compliant and dependable workers across multiple service areas.
From aged care homes and hospitals to disability and community care organisations, providers regularly seek qualified professionals to support workforce shortages, changing occupancy, leave coverage and ongoing service needs.
Some of the roles in demand may include:
- Registered Nurses
- Enrolled Nurses
- Personal Care Attendants
- Medication Competent Carers
- Aged Care Workers
- Disability Support Workers
- Community Support Workers
- Food Services Assistants
- Chefs, cooks and assistant cooks
- Cleaners and Domestic Assistants
- Laundry Assistants
- Lifestyle staff
- Administration and reception professionals
For healthcare workers, this demand creates opportunities to access flexible work, broaden professional experience and potentially increase earnings through eligible regional placements.
Introducing the CCNASA Regional Travel Allowance
Supporting regional communities often requires healthcare professionals to travel further than they would for metropolitan placements.
To recognise this commitment, CCNASA’s Regional Travel Allowance Program provides eligible workers with additional earnings when completing approved shifts at participating locations.
Go Further. Earn More.
Eligible CCNASA healthcare and support professionals working at participating regional sites may receive an additional travel allowance for each approved hour worked.
What Eligible Workers Can Receive
Depending on the approved placement and applicable conditions, eligible healthcare professionals may receive:
- An additional $10 per hour travel allowance
- Up to $80 extra for an eligible eight-hour shift
- Additional weekly earning opportunities
- Access to ongoing regional shifts where available
- Opportunities across different healthcare and support disciplines
The program is designed to recognise workers who help strengthen healthcare services in regional and outer-metropolitan communities.
Eligible Regional Locations
The Regional Travel Allowance currently applies to selected participating locations, subject to shift availability and eligibility requirements.
Victor Harbor
A major coastal healthcare hub with demand across nursing, aged care, disability support, hospitality and essential support services.
Port Elliot
A growing regional community with ongoing workforce needs across residential aged care and related healthcare settings.
Onkaparinga
A diverse service region offering opportunities across healthcare, community care, aged care and support disciplines.
Murray Bridge
A growing regional healthcare area with demand for nurses, carers, hospitality professionals and support workers.
Additional participating locations may be introduced as CCNASA’s regional workforce partnerships continue to grow.
A Complete Healthcare Workforce Solution
Unlike agencies that focus on only one workforce category, CCNASA supports organisations and professionals across nursing, aged care, disability, community care, hospitality and essential healthcare support services.
For healthcare professionals, this provides access to a broader range of career opportunities.
For healthcare providers, it offers the convenience of working with one experienced workforce partner capable of supporting multiple staffing categories.
Healthcare Roles CCNASA Recruits For
Nursing Roles
Clinical and care opportunities across aged care, community and other healthcare environments.
- Registered Nurses
- Enrolled Nurses
- Clinical Nurses
- Community Nurses
- Aged Care Nurses
Aged Care Roles
Compassionate workers who support the dignity, comfort and daily wellbeing of older Australians.
- Personal Care Attendants
- Medication Competent Carers
- Aged Care Workers
- Lifestyle Assistants
- Residential Care Staff
Disability and Community Support
Person-centred support opportunities across disability, independent living and community services.
- Disability Support Workers
- Community Support Workers
- Independent Living Support Staff
- Community Care Staff
Hospitality and Catering
Essential hospitality professionals who contribute to nutrition, dining experiences and resident wellbeing.
- Chefs
- Cooks
- Assistant Cooks
- Food Services Assistants
- Dining Room Staff
Cleaning and Housekeeping
Workers who support clean, safe and welcoming healthcare environments.
- Cleaners
- Domestic Assistants
- Housekeeping Staff
- Laundry Assistants
Administration and Support
Professionals who help healthcare services operate efficiently behind the scenes.
- Receptionists
- Administrative Officers
- Rostering Coordinators
- Scheduling Staff
- Office Support Professionals
Why Healthcare Professionals Choose CCNASA
CCNASA supports healthcare professionals with access to flexible work, regional opportunities, career development and ongoing communication throughout their agency journey.
Additional Regional Earnings
Eligible workers can increase their earnings through approved regional shifts under the CCNASA Travel Allowance Program.
Flexible Work Options
Access casual shifts, ongoing assignments, contract opportunities and facility-based placements that suit your availability.
Diverse Healthcare Settings
Build experience across aged care, hospitals, disability, community care and residential support environments.
Career Development
Strengthen your skills, confidence and professional experience by working across different teams and organisations.
Dedicated Support
Receive support from CCNASA’s recruitment, compliance and rostering teams throughout your employment journey.
Meaningful Community Impact
Help regional communities maintain continuity of care by supporting services where skilled professionals are needed.
Why Regional Healthcare Providers Partner with CCNASA
Workforce shortages continue to place pressure on healthcare providers across regional South Australia.
CCNASA supports organisations with flexible, responsive and scalable workforce solutions across multiple staffing categories.
- Access nurses, carers and support workers through one provider
- Source hospitality, cleaning, laundry and administration staff
- Support planned and unexpected workforce shortages
- Reduce pressure on internal recruitment teams
- Attract workers to eligible regional placements
- Access responsive workforce support when requirements change
Helping Providers Attract Staff to Regional Locations
Regional placements can sometimes be more difficult to fill because of travel distance, limited local workforce availability and changing service demands.
The CCNASA Regional Travel Allowance helps make participating opportunities more attractive to eligible healthcare professionals, supporting workforce attraction and continuity efforts.
Reducing Recruitment Pressure
Finding qualified, available and compliant healthcare professionals can require significant time and resources.
CCNASA helps streamline this process by maintaining a broad workforce across nursing, care, disability, hospitality and support services.
This enables providers to access multiple staffing categories through one recruitment partner rather than managing separate relationships for every workforce need.
Responsive Regional Staffing Solutions
Healthcare workforce requirements can change quickly because of illness, leave, increased occupancy, changing care needs or unexpected vacancies.
Our team understands the importance of responsive workforce support and works closely with providers to assist with available shifts and staffing requirements efficiently.
Supporting Regional Communities Through Better Workforce Solutions
Regional healthcare services are essential to the wellbeing of South Australian communities.
By recognising workers who travel further and supporting providers with access to qualified staff, CCNASA helps strengthen care services in locations where workforce support is needed most.
Our Regional Travel Allowance Program reflects our commitment to:
- Supporting healthcare professionals
- Strengthening regional healthcare services
- Helping providers attract qualified staff
- Supporting continuity and quality of care
- Building stronger regional communities
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Discuss Workforce Support →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CCNASA Regional Travel Allowance?
It is an additional hourly allowance available to eligible CCNASA workers completing approved shifts at participating regional or outer-metropolitan locations.
How much is the regional travel allowance?
Eligible workers may receive an additional $10 per hour for approved shifts, which may provide up to $80 extra for an eligible eight-hour shift.
Which locations are currently included?
Participating locations may include Victor Harbor, Port Elliot, Onkaparinga and Murray Bridge, subject to current vacancies, shift approval and eligibility conditions.
Which healthcare roles may be available regionally?
Opportunities may include Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Personal Care Attendants, support workers, hospitality staff, cleaners, laundry staff and other healthcare support professionals.
Is every regional shift eligible for the allowance?
No. Eligibility depends on the participating location, specific shift, role requirements and applicable CCNASA program conditions. Workers should confirm eligibility with the CCNASA team before accepting a shift.
Can regional healthcare providers request staff from CCNASA?
Yes. CCNASA supports healthcare, aged care, disability and community care organisations with nursing, care, hospitality and support workforce solutions across South Australia.
Go further, earn more and support regional South Australia.
Join CCNASA for meaningful regional healthcare opportunities or speak with our team about reliable workforce support for your organisation.
