Healthcare Australia (HCA), Australia's leading healthcare workforce provider, is seeking experienced Acute Registered Nurses for agency shifts and contract opportunities across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs.

Join Australia's largest healthcare staffing provider and access ongoing work across leading public and private hospitals, with the flexibility to choose shifts that suit your lifestyle. Whether you're looking for extra income, better work-life balance, or the opportunity to expand your clinical skills, HCA has opportunities to match your career goals.

Why Join Healthcare Australia?

- Earn up to $146 per hour
- Competitive agency rates paid weekly
- QuickPay available on eligible shifts
- Versatile agency shifts to suit your availability
- Casual, contract and ongoing placement opportunities
- Work across Melbourne's leading public and private hospitals
- Choose when and where you work
- Consistent shift availability throughout the year
- Opportunities across multiple acute specialties

Benefits

- Weekly pay with QuickPay access
- Manage shifts, compliance and rewards through the eHCA App
- 24/7 clinical and operational support
- Referral bonuses and rewards programs
- Exposure to a variety of hospital environments
- Expand your acute nursing experience and clinical skills
- Opportunities to work across leading metropolitan health services

Acute Nursing Opportunities Available In

- Medical Wards
- Surgical Wards
- Acute Care Units
- General Medicine
- General Surgery
- Rehabilitation Units
- Specialty Nursing Units
- Orthopaedics
- Post-Acute Care
- Sub-Acute Services

About the Role

As an Acute Registered Nurse, you will deliver safe,



high-quality patient care within busy hospital settings while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Key responsibilities include:

- Delivering evidence-based nursing care
- Patient assessments and clinical monitoring
- Medication administration and IV therapies
- Cannulation and infusion management
- Wound care and post-operative nursing support
- Care planning and clinical documentation
- Supporting patient recovery and discharge planning
- Adhering to hospital policies, NSQHS Standards and best practice guidelines
- Working collaboratively with doctors, allied health and nursing teams

Essential Requirements

- Current unrestricted AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Minimum 12 months recent acute hospital experience
- Experience within medical, surgical or acute care settings
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Experience with IV medications, infusions and wound management
- Current National Police Check
- Full Australian working rights
- Availability for a variety of shift types highly regarded

Why Nurses Choose HCA

Healthcare Australia is Australia's largest healthcare recruitment and workforce solutions provider. We partner with public and private hospitals nationwide, connecting nurses with flexible work, competitive rates and rewarding career opportunities.

With HCA, you're in control of your roster while gaining access to some of Australia's most sought-after healthcare facilities.

Apply Now

Ready to take control of your schedule and maximise your earning potential?

Apply today to join Healthcare Australia and access Acute Registered Nurse agency shifts and contract opportunities across Melbourne.

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