Benefits of being an agency nurse or carer 

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Benefits of being an agency nurse or carer at NSSA

Joining a nursing and care agency can be daunting at first. Agency nurses and carers reap many benefits and has a big impact on relieving the stress of permanent staff.  

NSSA nurses and carers have more freedom, less stress, earn the best pay rates and receive the best communication with 24/7 support. 


Benefits of being an agency nurse or carer: 

Best Pay Rates 

Agency nurses and carers earn better pay rates than staff nurses because they get paid hourly. Agency nurses can also choose their own shifts that pay the most namely: emergency shifts, night shifst, bank holidays, etc. 

Maximised opportunities 

Agency nurses and carers are introduced to different working environments with diversity, which allows them to learn and maximise their opportunities with each assignment they choose. Agency nurses and carers can choose assignments anywhere they go if they want to travel. 

Healthy work-life balance 

Nursing and care agency workers are able to maintain a healthy work-life balance. There is no set schedule for their work, and they can decide when and where they want to work and what assignments to accept.   

Less stress 

Earning more, choosing your shifts, and maximising your opportunities will make coping with general stress a lot easier. 

Benefits of registering with the Nursing Services of South Africa: 

  • Best Nursing Agency Pay Rates 

  • Flexible working hours 

  • Endless assignments to choose from  

  • Staffshift App - a “personal assistant” for nurses and carers| Find out more here. 

  • 24/7 Support from compliance and booking consultants