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Healthcare rostering, payroll & HR software

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Healthcare organisations must balance patient demand, staff-to-patient ratios, and strict compliance obligations. RosterElf brings rostering, payroll, HR tools, time & attendance, and leave into one platform so managers can support your compliance efforts and control labour costs.

  • Ensure safe staff-to-patient ratios

  • Track qualifications and certifications

  • Integrate with Xero and MYOB

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Best-rated rostering & HR software on Xero and Google

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From local cafes to national retail chains, thousands of businesses rely on RosterElf for rostering, HR and payroll.

FEATURE CATEGORIES

Everything you need to manage your healthcare workforce

Six powerful modules working together to simplify healthcare staff rostering, HR, payroll, time tracking, payroll, HR, communication, and analytics.

Healthcare rostering

Ensure clinical coverage every shift

Build rosters that meet staffing ratios. Schedule nurses, support workers, and allied health professionals across departments and facilities.

  • Qualification-based rostering
  • Staffing ratio compliance
  • Multi-facility scheduling
  • On-call management
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Time & attendance

Accurate timesheets for healthcare staff

GPS clock-ins verify staff are on-site. Digital timesheets capture shift times, breaks, and overtime for payroll accuracy.

  • Facility clock-in points
  • Break compliance tracking
  • Shift handover verification
  • Overtime monitoring
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Payroll integration

Health Award rates automated

Connect to Xero or MYOB. Automatic penalty rates for night shifts, weekends, and public holidays under healthcare awards.

  • Health Award interpretation
  • Penalty rate automation
  • Allowance calculations
  • Xero/MYOB sync
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HR for healthcare

Manage clinical credentials and compliance

Track nursing registrations, police checks, and mandatory training. Get alerts before certifications expire.

  • Registration tracking
  • Police check management
  • Mandatory training records
  • Working With Children checks
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Team communication

Connect your care team

Shift notes for patient handovers. Instant notifications for roster changes. Secure messaging for clinical teams.

  • Clinical handover notes
  • Roster notifications
  • Team announcements
  • Urgent shift alerts
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Healthcare analytics

Workforce insights for care providers

Track staffing levels against ratios. Monitor overtime and agency spend. Generate compliance reports for audits.

  • Staffing ratio reports
  • Labour cost analysis
  • Compliance reporting
  • Overtime trends
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ROSTERING

Employee rostering for healthcare

Healthcare rostering interface
SAFE STAFFING RATIOS

Plan shifts for every role

RosterElf's rostering software makes it simple to plan shifts for nurses, doctors, carers, and admin staff. Managers drag-and-drop shifts, apply live labour budgets, and use templates for recurring rosters.

Rosters can be adjusted to match patient demand, supporting compliance with staffing rules while keeping wage costs under control.

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TIME & ATTENDANCE

Time & attendance for healthcare

Time and attendance tracking for healthcare
ACCURATE HOURS

No more paper timesheets

Replace manual timesheets with digital clock-ins via tablet or mobile with photo and GPS verification. Payroll-ready timesheets auto-generate for nurses, carers, and support staff.

This reduces disputes, improves compliance with break rules, and saves admin time for busy healthcare managers.

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PAYROLL

Payroll integration for healthcare

Payroll integration for healthcare
AWARD INTERPRETATION

Pay runs you can trust

Approved timesheets flow directly into payroll with awards applied automatically. Payroll integration ensures staff are paid correctly for penalties, overtime, and allowances.

Seamless integration with Xero and MYOB removes double handling and reduces compliance risks.

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LEAVE

Leave management for healthcare

Leave management for healthcare
COVERAGE PLANNING

Plan around leave easily

Staff request leave through the app, and approvals update rosters instantly. Leave management ensures critical care shifts, wards, and clinics remain covered.

Managers can plan around holidays, training, or unexpected absences without last-minute scrambles.

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MOBILE

Mobile apps for healthcare teams

Mobile apps for healthcare staff
STAY CONNECTED

Stay aligned on the go

Managers publish roster changes in seconds, and staff are notified instantly on mobile. Nurses, carers, and doctors stay aligned on shifts, availability, and shift swaps.

This reduces no-shows and miscommunication in busy healthcare environments.

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COMPLIANCE

HR compliance for healthcare

HR compliance tracking for healthcare
AUDIT READY

Store qualifications securely

HR tools let managers store qualifications, inductions, and training certifications in one place with expiry reminders.

Ensure only licensed and trained staff are rostered, supporting compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards.

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AWARD RATES

Relevant awards for healthcare

Stay compliant with Australian Modern Award pay rates

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FAQ

Healthcare rostering FAQ

  • RosterElf's roster warnings alert you to coverage gaps and compliance issues. Set minimum staff requirements per shift and receive notifications when ratios aren't met.
  • Yes, RosterElf handles on-call arrangements, overnight shifts crossing midnight, and complex penalty calculations. The rostering software shows accurate labour costs for all shift patterns.
  • Yes, create reusable roster templates for standard ward rosters, respite care schedules, and clinic sessions. Duplicate templates and adjust nurse-to-patient ratios based on acuity levels.
  • RosterElf's rostering software lets you assign nurses to different wards, facilities, and shift patterns. Track staff availability and ensure adequate coverage across all care areas. See our NSW healthcare rostering guide for sector-specific best practices.
  • Yes, RosterElf shows live labour budgets while building rosters. Track costs by ward or service and compare against patient numbers and funding allocations using the analytics dashboard.
  • RosterElf handles mixed workforces with permanent schedules protected and casual staff filling gaps. Staff submit availability, and the system applies correct casual loading to pay calculations.

Compliance resources

Official resources for healthcare employers in Australia.

SUPPORT

Real support from people who understand your business

At RosterElf, support isn't a ticket system — it's part of the product. Our Australian-based team helps you set up correctly, understand award rules, and stay compliant as your business changes. No scripts. No offshore handoffs. Just real help when you need it.

  • Guided setup and onboarding

  • Award and payroll questions answered

  • Ongoing help as your team grows

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