The Real Cost of Understaffing in Healthcare: Risks & Solutions
In the fast-paced world of healthcare, finding the right talent can be both time-consuming and challenging.
AJN Healthcare Services provides a comprehensive international sponsorship solution for Personal Care Workers (PCWs), helping aged care providers and healthcare facilities build a reliable and committed frontline workforce. With ongoing workforce shortages across the sector, our service offers access to compassionate, qualified carers from overseas who are ready to contribute to high-quality care delivery. We manage the entire process, from candidate sourcing and visa pathways to onboarding and settlement support, ensuring a smooth and fully compliant experience for your organisation.
We connect with organisations experiencing workforce shortages and determine suitability for visa sponsorship options (482, 407).
Labour agreements typically cost $10,000–$30,000—AJN offers this at no cost, provided the employer selects staff from AJN’s sponsored talent pool.
The labour agreement is submitted for approval. It is rarely rejected, and once approved, the employer is officially notified.
The chosen candidate applies for their visa. Upon approval, the Department of Home Affairs notifies the employer, and relocation begins.
Once the candidate arrives in Australia, they must commence work within 2 weeks of landing, meeting the visa requirements.
After 2 years of continuous service, candidates may be eligible to apply for the 186 Permanent Residency Visa.
We connect with organisations experiencing workforce shortages and determine suitability for visa sponsorship options (482, 407).
Labour agreements typically cost $10,000–$30,000—AJN offers this at no cost, provided the employer selects staff from AJN’s sponsored talent pool.
The labour agreement is submitted for approval. It is rarely rejected, and once approved, the employer is officially notified.
The chosen candidate applies for their visa. Upon approval, the Department of Home Affairs notifies the employer, and relocation begins.
Once the candidate arrives in Australia, they must commence work within 2 weeks of landing, meeting the visa requirements.
After 2 years of continuous service, candidates may be eligible to apply for the 186 Permanent Residency Visa.
We connect with organisations experiencing workforce shortages and determine suitability for visa sponsorship options (482, 407).
Labour agreements typically cost $10,000–$30,000, AJN offers this at no cost, provided the employer selects staff from AJN’s sponsored talent pool.
The labour agreement is submitted for approval. It is rarely rejected, and once approved, the employer is officially notified.
The chosen candidate applies for their visa. Upon approval, the Department of Home Affairs notifies the employer, and relocation begins.
Once the candidate arrives in Australia, they must commence work within 2 weeks of landing, meeting the visa requirements.
After 2 years of continuous service, candidates may be eligible to apply for the 186 Permanent Residency Visa.
Access a reliable pipeline of dedicated Personal Care Workers to fill critical and persistent staffing gaps, especially in rural or high-demand areas.
Sponsored PCWs commit to a minimum of 2 years, reducing turnover and ensuring continuity of care for residents.
AJN covers the cost of the labour agreement (usually $10K–$30K), and the only out-of-pocket cost to the employer is the $420 government nomination fee.
Our nurses are willing to work in any location, providing you with a’ network of skilled professionals and supporting growth in regional areas.
All candidates are thoroughly screened, experienced, and aligned with your organisation’s values and care standards before being presented.
AJN manages the entire process, from visa applications and compliance to onboarding and relocation, minimising administrative burden on your team.
International staff bring valuable cultural perspectives and language skills that can enhance resident engagement and inclusive care practices.
The option to transition to permanent residency (via 186 visa) encourages loyalty, job satisfaction, and long-term commitment to your organisation.
In the fast-paced world of healthcare, finding the right talent can be both time-consuming and challenging.
In the fast-paced world of healthcare, finding the right talent can be both time-consuming and challenging.
In the fast-paced world of healthcare, finding the right talent can be both time-consuming and challenging.
In the fast-paced world of healthcare, finding the right talent can be both time-consuming and challenging.
In the fast-paced world of healthcare, finding the right talent can be both time-consuming and challenging.
Providing safe, high-quality care that respects the individuality and preferences of older Australians is the cornerstone of aged care in Australia.
Aged care reform continues to highlight the critical role of staffing, and the latest data shows there’s still a long way to go.
The aged care and broader healthcare sectors in Australia are undergoing some of the most significant reforms in decades.
In today’s ever-evolving healthcare landscape, more nurses are choosing to work with nursing agencies, and it’s easy to see why.
