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Compare your healthcare job offers

Look beyond the headline rate before making a decision.

01

Compensation

Confirm base pay, hours, differentials, overtime treatment, bonus terms and any repayment conditions in the written offer. Ask for an explanation of anything unclear.

02

Schedule and location

Clarify shifts, weekend and holiday expectations, call requirements, floating, travel between sites and whether hours are guaranteed or variable.

03

Support and development

Discuss orientation, precepting, learning support, advancement, continuing education and how the team supports people moving into a new specialty.

04

Benefits and practical fit

Compare eligibility dates, time off, insurance, retirement benefits, commute and flexibility. Request the employer’s current benefit documents for details.

05

Make your comparison

For each offer, write down the confirmed terms, open questions and your top three priorities. Get important commitments in writing before accepting. Read the complete agreement and seek qualified advice if you need help interpreting it.