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Continence Nurses already on Carevo

6 registered · 2 contacted by providers · 3 with safety checks

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32,186 NDIS and aged care providers in the Carevo network

4,078 families have used Carevo to find support like this

Some of the continence nurse-relevant providers across Australia, ranked by Carevo trust score. Register your availability and providers like these can reach out to you.

Continence nursing is a specialist area of practice that addresses bladder and bowel dysfunction across all ages, though the majority of referrals in aged care and NDIS contexts involve older adults and people with physical or neurological conditions.

The role starts with a thorough clinical assessment: bladder diaries, voiding histories, physical examination where indicated, and a review of relevant medications and medical history. From that assessment, you develop a management plan tailored to the individual. The plan might include bladder training, pelvic floor programs, product recommendations, dietary advice related to fluid intake and bowel function, or referral to urology or colorectal specialists where conservative management is insufficient.

In Australia, continence nurses typically work across home care and community settings, visiting clients who are managing incontinence at home, often with the support of a care team. Many clients have not raised their continence concerns with anyone before because they find the topic difficult to discuss. Part of the clinical skill in this work is creating the space for that conversation to happen comfortably and without embarrassment.

You also provide education to support workers and family carers about continence care, appropriate products, skin integrity, and when to elevate. That training function makes your input go further than a single client visit.

Who You Would Support

Clients who access continence nursing through Carevo providers in and around Australia include older Australians with age-related bladder changes or post-prostatectomy incontinence, people with multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, or dementia, and NDIS participants with disability-related continence needs.

Continence is also a funded support category under the NDIS, so some participants have explicit continence assessment goals in their plans. Aged care clients may access continence nursing through their Support at Home budget, with the assessment informing both clinical care and product funding decisions.

How Carevo Works for Nurses

Carevo is not a vacancy board. When you register on Carevo, you set out your clinical background, your AHPRA registration details,



your availability for community visits in Australia, and the types of continence presentations you work with. Carevo then presents your profile to aged care and NDIS providers in its network who need continence nursing input.

When a provider has a client who is a clinical and geographic match, they contact you directly. You assess the referral and decide whether to accept it. There is no obligation to take on every referral, and you can adjust your availability at any time.

This model suits registered nurses who are building a specialist continence practice, as well as experienced clinicians who want to add community-based continence work to their existing caseload.

What Qualifications You Will Need

Current, unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse is the baseline requirement. Most providers in Australia will also expect demonstrated clinical experience in continence specifically, whether through post-graduate training, time in a dedicated continence service, or relevant CPD.

You will need a National Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and professional indemnity insurance. Membership with the Continence Nurses Society of Australia is not mandatory but demonstrates specialist credentialing and is looked upon favourably by providers.

Required qualifications

- Registered Nurse with current unrestricted AHPRA registration
- Demonstrated clinical experience in continence assessment and management
- Ability to conduct comprehensive bladder and bowel assessments across the lifespan
- Experience developing and reviewing individualised continence management plans
- Confident discussing sensitive clinical topics with clients, families, and care teams
- Understanding of NDIS and aged care reporting requirements as they relate to continence care
- Post-graduate qualification in continence management or significant equivalent clinical experience
- Valid Australian driver's licence and reliable transport for community visits

Checks and credentials

- Annual registration around $193 · Renewed annually, must remain current
- Varies by state, around $110 to $160 · Valid 5 years, 4 to 8 weeks to process
- Varies, around $50 to $80 · Valid 3 years (renewed by employers), often issued within days
- Bachelor of Nursing Required
- University degree, varies (Commonwealth supported places available) · Typically 3 years full-time
- Continence / pelvic health post-graduate study or specialist short courses Recommended
- Around $1,000 to $8,000 depending on the program · Several months to a year part time
- Around $90 to $160 · 1-day course, valid 3 years (refresh CPR every 12 months)

What continence nurse pay looks like

- Weekday $37 to $52 an hour
- Saturday $56 to $78 an hour
- Sunday $65 to $91 an hour
- Public holiday $74 to $104 an hour




- Casual employees receive a 25% loading on top of these rates.

Continence nurses are registered nurses paid under the Nurses Award, typically at a registered nurse level reflecting their specialist clinical scope; many are paid above award by enterprise agreement. Specialist continence nursing roles are often weekday clinic-based. Indicative hourly rates based on the Nurses Award (MA ), reviewed July 2025. Modern award rates are national and do not vary by state. Pay is set by each provider and can be higher under an enterprise agreement. General information only, not financial advice.

How getting care work compares

Most care workers find work by searching a job board or signing on with an agency. Carevo works differently: you register your availability once, and providers in the network reach out to you. The work comes to you instead of you chasing it.

Job board

Care agency

How you get work

Search listings and apply to each one

Register once; providers contact you

Who sets the arrangement

The provider you apply to

The agency, usually as a casual employee

You and the provider, agreed directly

Ongoing effort

Keep searching and applying as listings expire

Stay available for shift offers

Keep your profile and availability current

Choice over work

You choose what to apply for

You can decline the shifts the agency offers

You choose which providers to take up

Cost to you

Free

Free

Free

Main trade-off

Time spent searching; listings can be out of date

Less say over which provider or client you get

Depends on providers near you reaching out

Frequently asked questions

Does Carevo have continence nurse jobs I can apply for?

Carevo is not a traditional job board. Instead of applying for fixed listings, you register your availability and credentials once. We present your profile to NDIS and aged care providers hiring continence nurses, and they contact you directly about work that suits you.

Does it cost anything to register?

No. Registering your availability with Carevo is free for workers. There are no agency fees and no charge to be presented to providers in our network.

What do I need to start continence nurse work?

Most continence nurse roles need a current Police Check and an NDIS Worker Screening Check, plus any role‑specific qualifications. You can register your interest before every check is finalised and let providers know what is still in progress.

How soon will providers contact me?

It depends on demand in your area and on your availability and credentials. Providers in the Carevo network review registered workers regularly and reach out directly when your profile matches what they need.

Do I have to accept work that is offered?

No. You choose which providers to talk to and which work to take on. Registering simply makes you visible to providers hiring near you.

Where can I find this position in my area?

Currently Carevo's network provides access across Australia; check the Carevo platform for local opportunities.

Register your availability and credentials in two minutes. Providers in the Carevo network reach out to you directly, you don't chase job ads.

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