Casual / Temporary
Casual or temporary recruiting in healthcare refers to hiring workers on a short-term, as-needed basis, rather than committing to permanent or long-term positions. This model is particularly useful in healthcare environments where flexibility, adaptability, and quick responses to varying demands are essential. Here are the key benefits of casual/temporary recruiting in healthcare:
Casual and temporary workers provide the flexibility needed to manage fluctuating patient volumes, seasonal demands, or unexpected surges in healthcare needs (e.g., during flu season or a health crisis). Healthcare facilities can use temporary staff to cover high-demand periods, such as weekends, holidays, or shift changes, without needing to permanently expand their workforce.
Casual and temporary recruitment is ideal for quickly filling short-term vacancies due to sick leave, vacation time, maternity/paternity leave, or sudden staff turnover as well as providing access to highly specialised skills on a short-term basis. For example, locum physicians, specialist nurses, or therapists with specific expertise can be hired temporarily to address skill gaps.
Our casual and temporary workers are sourced from a pool of pre-screened, experienced candidates, meaning healthcare facilities don’t need to invest heavily in recruitment advertising or lengthy hiring processes. Our workers have experience in the healthcare sector and may require less time for onboarding and training, reducing the time it takes for them to start contributing to patient care.
Our casual and temporary workers are often used to fill positions in rural or remote areas where it may be difficult to attract permanent staff. This helps ensure that healthcare services are available in regions that might otherwise experience staff shortages and hiring casual or temporary staff also allows healthcare organisations to bring in professionals from different backgrounds, experiences, and specialties, a diversity which can enrich the team and bring fresh ideas or approaches to patient care.