4 Ways a Recruitment Agency Can Save Your Time

In the field of disability support and healthcare, time is one of the most important resources. Your workforce is already overworked, whether you’re managing NDIS programs, a residential aged care home, or a hospital unit. Hiring more employees can seem like a daunting undertaking.

Your life can be made easier in this situation by working with a recruitment firm like Advance Nursing. In addition to helping you fill shifts, we also assist you in saving time, lessening stress, and concentrating more on providing care and less on hiring.

In this blog, we’ll look at four easy yet effective methods a recruitment agency can use to help you save time.

1. We Handle All the Screening and Shortlisting

Going through dozens, often hundreds, of resumes, doing background checks, confirming credentials, and contacting references are all part of the hiring process. Days or even weeks may pass throughout this procedure, particularly if you’re doing it internally. 
 
With Advance Nursing, you skip all that. We: 

• Before they come to you, we pre-screen each applicant. 

• Check all credentials and compliance records. 

• Verify your NDIS worker screening, police checks, AHPRA registration, and immunisation records. 

• Verify references and evaluate clinical experience. 

Real Example: 

Two enrolled nurses were urgently needed by a regional aged care institution. They called us rather than wasting time posting job openings and going through resumes. Two certified, pre-screened ENs were on-site and prepared to work in less than a day. There are no delays. No administrative burden. 

2. We Already Have a Staff That Is Ready to Work 

You don’t have time to start hiring from scratch when you’re dealing with last-minute sick calls or an unexpected spike in residents. Unlike most internal HR teams, recruitment agencies have a ready-to-use pool of pre-qualified people. 
 
At Advance Nursing, our network consists of: 

• RNs, or registered nurses 

• Nurses who are enrolled (ENs) 

• Nursing Assistants (AINs) 

• Workers with Disabilities Support 

With very little notice, frequently within hours, our staff can cover continuing, temporary, or emergency shifts. 

Real Example:  

Three of the usual caretakers for a home care agency in Sydney became ill in the same week during the flu season of 2024. We were able to cover all three shifts in a single day by calling Advance Nursing, which helped them avoid service gaps and stress for their clients. 

3. We Take Care of the Admin & Onboarding 

Choosing the right candidate is only one aspect of recruitment, let’s face it. Onboarding paperwork, contract setup, payroll registration, compliance paperwork, and orientation are just a few of the administrative burdens that come with it. You could be spending a lot of those hours somewhere else. 
 
Advance Nursing handles: 

• Gathering and confirming all personnel records 

• Timesheets and invoices 

• Employee orientation for your particular service or facility 

• Continuous monitoring of compliance (including training updates) 

 
You get experts who are ready for the workforce without having to deal with paperwork. 

Real-World Example:  

A Wollongong disability assistance provider informed us that they were devoting almost five hours a week to onboarding alone. Their administrative time decreased by 80% once they made the switch to Advance Nursing, and they felt more secure knowing that all paperwork was constantly updated. 

4. We Help You Plan Ahead — Not Just React 

When it comes to staffing, healthcare services frequently function in “crisis mode.” However, you may transition from reactive hiring to proactive workforce planning with the aid of recruitment firms like ours. 
 
Care managers and we collaborate closely to: 

• Recognise when personnel need peak (holidays, flu seasons, etc.). 

• Make rosters in advance. 

• Keep an adequate supply of backup personnel on hand. 

• Cut down on employee burnout on your permanent staff 

This innovative method enhances worker morale and care consistency in addition to saving time. 

Real-World Example:  

During the Christmas season, a Central Coast assisted living facility had a high staff turnover rate. They had a comprehensive plan in place by collaborating with Advance Nursing beforehand, and for the last-minute help. 

Final Thoughts: Time Saved = Better Care 

Time saved translates into better care in the fields of healthcare and disability support. You could be enhancing treatment outcomes, assisting your team, or expanding your services for every hour you spend running advertisements, examining resumes, and handling administrative tasks. 
 
More than just a recruiting firm, Advance Nursing is your staffing partner, dedicated to care continuity, quality, and compliance. 
 
Therefore, get in touch with us whether you need someone today, tomorrow, or next month. We’ll take care of you.