" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eRegistered Nurse- Acute\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"11991\"\u003e Nursing \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"11992\"\u003e General Medical \u0026amp; Surgical \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"11993\"\u003e VIC - Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"11994\"\u003e Casual/Locum/Contract \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"11997\"\u003e HCA \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 10/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eEarn up to $146/hr with weekly pay and QuickPay available\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlexible Acute RN shifts across Melbourne public and private hospitals\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMedical, Surgical \u0026amp; Acute Care opportunities available\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e Healthcare Australia (HCA), Australia\u0027s leading healthcare workforce provider, is seeking experienced \u003cstrong\u003eAcute Registered Nurses\u003c/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eagency shifts and contract opportunities across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Join Australia\u0027s largest healthcare staffing provider and access ongoing work across leading \u003cstrong\u003epublic and private hospitals\u003c/strong\u003e, with the flexibility to choose shifts that suit your lifestyle. Whether you\u0027re looking for extra income, better work-life balance, or the opportunity to expand your clinical skills, HCA has opportunities to match your career goals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Join Healthcare Australia?\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarn up to $146 per hour\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive agency rates paid weekly\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuickPay available on eligible shifts\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlexible agency shifts to suit your availability\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCasual, contract and ongoing placement opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork across Melbourne\u0027s leading public and private hospitals\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose when and where you work\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsistent shift availability throughout the year\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunities across multiple acute specialties\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWeekly pay with QuickPay access\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage shifts, compliance and rewards through the eHCA App\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e24/7 clinical and operational support\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReferral bonuses and rewards programs\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExposure to a variety of hospital environments\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpand your acute nursing experience and clinical skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunities to work across leading metropolitan health services\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAcute Nursing Opportunities Available In\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMedical Wards\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSurgical Wards\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAcute Care Units\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGeneral Medicine\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGeneral Surgery\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRehabilitation Units\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecialty Nursing Units\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrthopaedics\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePost-Acute Care\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSub-Acute Services\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Role\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e As an Acute Registered Nurse, you will deliver safe, high-quality patient care within busy hospital settings while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey responsibilities include:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDelivering evidence-based nursing care\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePatient assessments and clinical monitoring\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMedication administration and IV therapies\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCannulation and infusion management\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWound care and post-operative nursing support\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCare planning and clinical documentation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting patient recovery and discharge planning\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdhering to hospital policies, NSQHS Standards and best practice guidelines\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking collaboratively with doctors, allied health and nursing teams\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEssential Requirements\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent unrestricted AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse (RN)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMinimum 12 months recent acute hospital experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience within medical, surgical or acute care settings\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong clinical assessment and decision-making skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with IV medications, infusions and wound management\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent National Police Check\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull Australian working rights\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvailability for a variety of shift types highly regarded\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Nurses Choose HCA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e Healthcare Australia is Australia\u0027s 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With HCA, you\u0027re in control of your roster while gaining access to some of Australia\u0027s most sought-after healthcare facilities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApply Now\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e Ready to take control of your schedule and maximise your earning potential?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApply today to join Healthcare Australia and access Acute Registered Nurse agency shifts and contract opportunities across Melbourne.\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4485117\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "