Melbourne's #1 Aged Care Nursing Agency

We partner with public, private, and regional hospitals to supply qualified healthcare professionals across acute, sub-acute, surgical, and medical settings.

Our recruitment and brokerage services cover:

• Public and private hospitals (acute, rehabilitation, surgical, maternity, palliative, ICU, and ED)
• Transitional Care Programs (TCP) and Hospital in the Home (HITH)
• Day procedure centres and specialty clinics.

Typical roles: Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Clinical Educators, Allied Health Professionals, Ward Clerks, and Clinical Leaders.

Chris Barnard Health supports aged care facilities and residential living providers with both permanent and temporary workforce solutions.

We work with:

• Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs)
• Retirement and assisted living communities
• Palliative, respite, and dementia-specific care units

Typical roles: Facility Managers, Clinical Care Coordinators, RNs, ENs, PCWs, Lifestyle Coordinators, and Hospitality staff.

We collaborate with approved Support At Home Package (SAH) providers, Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) agencies, and private in-home care organisations to deliver workforce support in the community.

Our staff deliver:

• Personal care and domestic assistance
• Community nursing and allied health services
• Reablement and restorative care programs

Typical roles: Community Nurses, Support Workers, Care Coordinators, Allied Health Assistants, Case Managers, Domestic help staff and Gardeners.

We provide skilled, compliant professionals for NDIS registered providers and independent support organisations across metropolitan and regional areas.

Our workforce supports:

• Core and capacity-building supports
• High-intensity and complex-care participants
• Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Short-Term Accommodation (STA) settings

Typical roles: Disability Support Workers, Registered Nurses, Behaviour Support Practitioners, and Therapy Assistants.

We partner with mental health services, community organisations, and hospital-based programs to supply qualified clinicians focused on psychological wellbeing and recovery.

Our placements include:

• Inpatient and outpatient mental health units
• Community outreach and crisis intervention services
• Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres

Typical roles: Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, Counsellors, Case Managers, and Peer Support Workers.

We support general practices, medical centres, and primary health networks with both clinical and administrative staff.

Services include:

• Chronic disease management
• Preventative health programs and immunisation clinics
• Practice management and medical administration

Typical roles: Practice Nurses, GPs (via placement partners), Receptionists, Practice Managers, and Allied Health Professionals.

Chris Barnard Health provides healthcare professionals for defence health facilities, correctional centres, and emergency or remote service environments across Australia.

We supply:

• Defence healthcare and medical support
• Correctional health and forensic nursing
• Emergency response and remote-site clinical services

Typical roles: Remote Area Nurses, Paramedics, Mental Health Nurses, Medical Officers, and Primary Health Clinicians.

Our Workforce Brokerage and Labour Hire division offers scalable staffing solutions for healthcare providers, government programs, and community organisations.

We manage:

• Surge and seasonal workforce deployment
• Rapid response and short-term coverage
• Long-term workforce partnerships under brokerage models

Typical roles: All classifications across nursing, personal care, allied health, administration, and management.

We also provide executive search and C-suite recruitment for health services and aged care organisations seeking strategic leadership talent.

Yes, across short-term, contract and longer-term arrangements, depending on what your organisation needs.

Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales and Queensland, across metropolitan, regional and community settings.

Yes, minimum shift booking times can apply depending on the role, location, and how much notice is given. This helps make sure bookings are practical, fair, and workable for both our clients and our staff. If you are unsure, our team can talk you through it and let you know what applies to your site.

5am to 11pm, 18 hours a day, so we can respond to urgent requests beyond standard office hours. If you would like to understand coverage for your region, please call contact us.

Look for strong compliance, qualified professionals, clear communication and a genuine understanding of your environment – not just speed.

It depends on your goals – the roles, flexibility, locations and career opportunities that matter most to you. Chris Barnard Nursing Agency offers all of these across multiple states.