For Nurses & Caregivers

Get paid to do
what you love.

Join NurseCenter and connect with patients who need your skills. Set your own rates, choose your hours, and get paid every Friday — no agencies, no paperwork.

See how it works

400+

Active caregivers

R2 400

Avg. weekly earnings

< 48h

Approval time

4.9 / 5

Caregiver satisfaction

Simple process

Up and earning in 4 steps.

STEP 01

Create your profile

Add your qualifications, experience, availability, and a short bio. Takes under 10 minutes.

STEP 02

Pass verification

We verify your SANC/HPCSA registration, run a background check, and contact your references — usually within 48 hours.

STEP 03

Accept bookings

Receive instant push notifications when a patient near you needs care. Accept in one tap — you choose every job.

STEP 04

Get paid weekly

Earnings from all completed sessions are transferred to your bank account every Friday. No invoicing, no chasing payments.

Earning potential

Competitive rates. Paid every Friday.

Rates are based on your qualification level and agreed with patients at booking time.

Care Assistant / NA

R90 – R120 / hr

Enrolled Nurse (EN)

R130 – R160 / hr

Registered Nurse (RN)

R170 – R220 / hr

ICU / Specialised RN

R220 – R300 / hr

Shift premiums
+25%Night shift
+50%Saturday
+75%Sunday
+100%Public holiday

No deductions for travel time — your hourly rate applies from the moment you arrive.

Verification

What you need to apply.

Our verification process protects patients and builds the trust that keeps bookings coming to you.

SANC / HPCSA Registration

Valid SANC or HPCSA registration, or an accredited caregiver certificate.

SA ID or Work Permit

A valid South African ID document or a current work permit.

Clear Criminal Record

A clean criminal background check completed as part of onboarding.

Professional Reference

At least one verifiable professional reference from your work history.

Smartphone Access

A smartphone with internet access to receive and manage bookings.

Got questions?

Common questions

Everything you need to know about joining and earning on NurseCenter.

Most applications are reviewed within 48 hours. Once approved you can accept bookings immediately.

No. You set your own availability. There is no minimum hours requirement — work as much or as little as you like.

NurseCenter retains a small platform fee per booking. Your net payout is shown clearly before you accept any job.

If a patient cancels with less than 24 hours notice after you have accepted, you receive a cancellation fee.

Yes. You can update your location at any time and receive bookings wherever you are.

Start today

Ready to start earning?

Applications take under 10 minutes. Most caregivers are approved and taking bookings within 48 hours.

Free for the first 10 caregivers — vetting fee applies thereafter.