How Anyone in Healthcare can Benefit from a LinkedIn Profile

rwrhealth.com • May 20, 2025

LinkedIn is a widely used platform by healthcare professionals in New Zealand, with many finding it to be an indispensable tool for advancing their careers. While many people associate LinkedIn with networking, it offers so much more than that.

LinkedIn operates similarly to Facebook, however, it has many more benefits that allow you to stay ahead of the curve in your industry and your career. Some of our favourite features include the ability to subscribe to newsletters, create a feed filled with relevant industry news and updates, and, of course, using it as a tool for career progression. It's a place to join a community filled with support, insights, and motivation within your industry, as well as any others you're interested in. It is important to remember that LinkedIn is not just for corporate business. Who you follow and connect with is truly up to you.

Due to a shortage of healthcare workers in the market, there is currently an abundance of career progression opportunities available. However, navigating through the diverse range of job options and companies can be overwhelming and time-consuming. Applying for jobs can also be challenging, especially when trying to understand whether you meet the qualifications or not.

Fortunately, LinkedIn can simplify the process. Your profile can include detailed information about your education, experience, skills, and background, providing businesses with a comprehensive view of your qualifications. This way, when organizations contact you about a job opening, you can be confident that you are suitable for the position. A LinkedIn study found that job seekers who regularly engage with content on the platform are 29 times more likely to get noticed by employers. Additionally, LinkedIn's job matching feature sends you a summary of jobs that apply to you every two weeks, where applying is as simple as clicking one button.

Facebook is a popular social media platform, but it's not the best option for professional networking and job hunting. While it can be convenient to join healthcare-focused groups, their primary purpose is to facilitate social interaction. Unlike LinkedIn, Facebook lacks the essential features and functionality that recruiters, companies, and hiring managers require to find and engage with potential job candidates. Additionally, Facebook groups lack the searchability and discoverability that professional networking platforms offer, making it difficult to connect with like-minded professionals and find relevant groups.

LinkedIn, on the other hand, offers an all-in-one platform for connecting, finding job opportunities, researching companies, staying informed about industry news and insights, and showcasing professional achievements. It's more than just a resume, as it allows you to keep your personal and professional lives separate. This means you can maintain your privacy while still showcasing your professional expertise.

As a business, having a LinkedIn profile can help you connect with a broader scope of candidates and clientele. Establishing an online presence allows potential employees and clients to form a relationship with your brand before connecting with you. A LinkedIn page provides an opportunity to showcase your brand, mission, and values to a professional audience, and it can help establish your business as a leader in the industry. Building trust with potential clients, partners, and employees is also easier when you have a professional presence on LinkedIn.

These features make LinkedIn an excellent choice for professionals seeking to advance their careers and build their professional reputations. At RWR Health, we are proud to say we’ve found many candidates incredible jobs through their LinkedIn profiles that they never would have dreamed of beforehand. We wholeheartedly encourage every candidate and client to join the site to open the same pathways and opportunities. Remember, it’s not what you know, but who you know. And by joining LinkedIn, you’ll instantly be connected to millions of others.

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Leadership Starts With You: Why Your Health Is Your Responsibility

By RWR Group Marketing • July 14, 2025

Let’s be honest. When you're running a team, driving results, showing up for clients, and solving problems before most people finish their first coffee, it’s easy to forget the one person you need to lead first: yourself. But the truth is, if you’re running on empty, everyone around you feels it. This is your friendly reminder that taking care of your mental and physical health is responsible leadership. You Can’t Lead Well If You’re Running on Empty There’s a strange badge of honour in pushing through exhaustion, skipping lunch, or catching up on work at midnight. But burnout doesn’t make you a better leader. It makes you reactive, distracted, and less present for your team. You don’t need to hit rock bottom to permit yourself to reset. Taking care of yourself is part of the job. Your Team Feels Your Energy You might not notice it, but your team does. The mood you bring into the office, the way you handle pressure, and how present you are in meetings all reflect how you’re feeling inside. Leaders who are well-rested, mentally clear, and physically energised create environments that are calmer, more productive, and more human. Wellness as a Leadership Strategy Think of your well-being as a core part of your leadership toolkit. Your ability to make good decisions, regulate stress, show up with empathy, and motivate others all hinge on your personal health. Some of the best leaders are the ones with clarity, energy, and emotional stability. That comes from proper rest, good fuel, movement, support, and boundaries. You don’t have to become a wellness influencer overnight, but small shifts compound over time. Nobody Else Can Do This For You You delegate. You lead. You lift others. But here’s the kicker: no one can take care of your well-being for you. Yes, workplaces can and should support wellness. But ultimately, the responsibility sits with you, and that’s empowering because you get to choose what your baseline looks like. Wellbeing Is Part of the Job Description If you’ve been waiting for permission to put your health first, here it is. Because when leaders take proactive care of themselves, everyone benefits. You don’t have to overhaul your life. Just start. Take a breath. Drink some water. Move your body. Call a friend. Go to bed earlier. Then do it again tomorrow.

The Real Cost of Healthcare Staff Shortages and Why Recruitment Matters More Than Ever

By RWR Group Marketing • June 11, 2025

If you’re working in the health sector, you don’t need statistics to tell you how stretched the system is, you feel it every day. From hospital corridors to aged care homes, and midwives to radiographers, workforce shortages are straining every corner of care. And it’s not slowing down. The Numbers Speak Volumes Nursing : By 2025, Australia is expected to face a shortage of over 85,000 nurses. That’s not just numbers, that’s real pressure in EDs, wards, and community health services. Midwifery : Almost 10,000 midwives are short. Maternity services are under stress. Allied Health : Physiotherapists, OTs, speech pathologists, and radiographers are in critical demand in both public and private sectors. Theatre & Anaesthetics : Surgical delays are increasing because there simply aren’t enough technicians to support the load. Aged Care : With turnover rates hitting 50% in some facilities, continuity of care is becoming harder to guarantee. What’s driving this? An aging workforce, high levels of burnout, and increasingly complex care needs. Over 40% of healthcare workers report stress-related symptoms. That’s not sustainable for anyone. At RWR Health , we don’t just place candidates. We partner with people. We believe recruitment plays a frontline role in supporting the sector, finding the right talent, helping organisations retain them, and offering strategies that care for the carers. Because the truth is, we’re not just solving staffing problems, we’re helping build a stronger, more resilient healthcare system. If you're in the sector, we want to hear from you. Let’s talk challenges, but more importantly, let’s talk solutions. Call us today!

RWR Health Launches in Australia

By RWR Group Marketing • June 5, 2025

RWR Health has officially launched in Australia, expanding its trusted recruitment expertise to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. Backed by the award-winning RWR Group, the agency brings over 30 years of healthcare experience and specialist recruitment knowledge to the market. With a fresh approach to candidate engagement, talent mapping, career planning, and employer branding, RWR Health addresses a growing market need for smarter, values-led recruitment. The agency blends AI-powered sourcing with deep market intelligence and a unique human approach, ensuring that employers connect with professionals who truly align with their values and culture. “Our launch in Australia represents a pivotal moment,” says John Caldwell, Global CEO of RWR Group. “We’ve built a reputation for specialist recruitment that doesn’t compromise on quality or care. Now, we’re bringing that proven model to healthcare organisations across Australia, where the need for high-impact, values-aligned talent has never been greater.” RWR Health stands apart by combining predictive technology and deep local knowledge with personal connection, delivering not just speed and efficiency, but long-term fit. With 30+ years of healthcare experience and a network of over 600,000 candidates, the team is equipped to fill roles across clinical, non-clinical, and executive functions, often in under 25 days. RWR Group, founded in 2001, is the force behind industry-leading recruitment brands across Australasia, including Retailworld, Hospoworld, RWR Construction, and Executive Search. With 22 offices across the region and an award-winning leadership team, the group continues to set a new standard in industry-specialist recruitment. For employers ready to grow or candidates seeking purpose-driven roles, visit www.rwrhealth.com or connect with the team on LinkedIn.