Why choose VNS?
We're proud to work with multiple Melbourne and Geelong healthcare facilities. This guarantees our nurses advanced bookings, financial benefits and prioritised shift allocation. The key benefit of being a local Melbourne nursing agency is that our allocations team are on a first-name basis with many facilities.
Whether you want to work in a private or public facility or something else in between, the choice is yours. To learn more, contact one of our friendly VNS team members today. You can also search for registered nurse, enrolled nurse and midwifery jobs in Melbourne right here.
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friendly VNS team
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We spoke to Min and Bridget about their experience working with VNS. Both originally from overseas, they found VNS to be a very supportive agency.
They both enjoyed the flexibility agency nursing offers, the great pay rates, easy to use app and supportive team at VNS.
If you would like to work with VNS, apply today.
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VNS Nursing Agency - Melbourne
Since 2000, VNS Nursing Agency (VNS) has provided experienced and skilled staff to Victorian healthcare facilities across a range of clinical areas and settings. We’re proud to have become a preferred provider for some of Melbourne’s leading hospitals and facilities. Our commitment to providing outstanding service is reflected in the loyalty of leading healthcare providers statewide and in the retention of our skilled workforce.
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We provide nurses and midwives to some of the most well-recognised and respected healthcare providers in Australia, including:
- Major private & public hospitals
- Aged care facilities
- Educational institutions
...and many more.
Midwifery & Nurse jobs in Melbourne with VNS
Whether you’re seeking more control over your schedule or want to work across a range of facilities, nurses and midwives can find what they’re searching for with help from VNS.
No matter your speciality, VNS can help you find a nursing opportunity that’s right for you. As a VNS nurse, you can expand your skills by upskilling with our partner organisations.
We’re focused on the quality of our healthcare staff, as well as the friendly and professional service that we provide to our clients. Our quick response, reliability, friendly team and the diverse range of skills our nurses can offer have been critical to our ongoing success. Start your journey with VNS today, apply to work with us and we’ll be in touch when a suitable role comes up.
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Congratulations to our nurse of the month for April 2024 – Sunshine! Sunshine has been with VNS since 2022. She specialises in Cardiac Care and Mental Health. You can check out her full review below. What do you love most about working with VNS? Being an agency nurse for quite a while and doing travel nursing at the same time has given me the opportunity to prioritize what matters the most. Work-life balance at your own pace helps you combat career burnout. The flexibility of choosing where to go and when to work gives you the life you've always wanted. What is your nursing specialty and what facilities/locations do you usually work at? My specialty is critical care and emergency, but I do not limit myself to whatever is available within my scope of practice. From cardiology, stroke, renal, including mental health and clinical trials, I have gained the opportunity to broaden my knowledge and skills through the years. I work mostly in Monash Health, public and private hospitals across Melbourne and south-east suburbs. Describe a rewarding experience you’ve had whilst working with VNS? Nursing in this aptitude has been worthwhile. Every day is a different story and I could write a book. Some of my patients remember my name and how I made them feel during their difficult time. I have been treated as a regular staff member in the area I work for and gained good friends as well. Hospital staff recognize me every time I come to work, making me feel part of the team. What advice would you give to other nurses looking for an agency job? Be equipped and versatile! Agency nursing makes you adaptable in the workplace. Being a nurse in this capacity would allow you to grow and enjoy your nursing career at the same time. Work efficiently and hospitals would always request for you and book you in advance.
Congratulations to our nurse of the month for March – Rosalyn! She has been doing an incredible job as a midwife in post-natal departments and delivery suites. We’re so excited to present Rosalyn with this award to recognise all the hard work and dedication she has provided. You can read all about Rosalyn’s time with VNS below. What do you love most about working with VNS? I have recently gone back to study further nursing and rarely know what I'm doing more than a few weeks in advance. There is always excellent flexibility in choice of shifts. What is your nursing specialty and what facilities/locations do you usually work at? I work as a midwife within postnatal, antenatal, delivery, and special care nursery. I have had the pleasure to work over a lot of hospitals in Melbourne,taking shifts from 5 minutes down the road to over an hour away. Describe a rewarding experience you’ve had whilst working with VNS? I have gained so much knowledge by heading to different hospitals. Previously, I had worked at the same hospital for a long time and having the opportunity to move around has allowed me to develop new practice skills that have made me a better midwife. What advice would you give to other nurses looking for an agency job? Look for shifts that allow you to move out of your comfort zone to gain those valuable skills for your career.
Congratulations to our nurse of the month for February 2024 - Lianie! We're excited to present you with this award. You've been hard at work on the medical and surgical wards with your patients. So, we wanted to thank you! You can read more about Lianie's time with VNS below. What do you love most about working with VNS? Definitely the first thing that comes to mind is the flexibility of choosing your own roster and not feeling pressured to work insane hours. Working with VNS definitely gives you the freedom of not being committed to just one hospital or health care setting, it gives you a great opportunity to work within a wide range of different specialities. It has also allowed me to build relationships on the wards as well as expand my professional network every time I pop in somewhere new. The higher pay rates are also a great incentive. What is your nursing specialty and what facilities/locations do you usually work at? I mostly specialise in Medical and Surgical, and I work a great deal down the Mornington Peninsula. Describe a rewarding experience you’ve had whilst working with VNS? There is no one particular experience that comes to mind, however, working regularly across some facilities, the team on the wards has really made me feel comfortable and valued, its great sometimes knowing what you're walking into and having people smile and remember your name when they see you, it has given me a sense of belonging and familiarity. What advice would you give to other nurses looking for an agency job? I would whole heartedly advise to give it a go. I would also advise other nurses to thoroughly research and compare different nursing agencies considering factors such as reputation, support for staff, professional development opportunities and work life balance. Additionally, it's important to clearly communicate your preferences, priorities and career goals to make sure you have a good fit for the long run.