Altona North, VIC 3025City of Hobsons Bay · Metropolitan West

Agency Registered Nurse In Charge Altona North — Aged Care RN IC Cover · Day, Night & Weekend

  • Licence VICLHL11659
  • Aged care only
  • Available 24/7
  • RN IC from $128.12/hr

Licensed agency Registered Nurse In Charge for the 3 residential aged care homes in Altona North and 9 across the City of Hobsons Bay, plus nearby Spotswood, Newport and West Footscray. Shift leadership and clinical oversight for safe, effective care in aged care facilities. Same-day, night and weekend shifts, 24/7.

Registered Nurse In Charge (RN IC) cover for Altona North aged care homes

Aspire supplies registered nurse in charge to residential aged care homes in Altona North 3025 for planned rosters, leave cover and same-day requests.

A Registered Nurse In Charge leads the shift — allocating staff, responding to clinical deterioration, managing escalations and handing over safely. Facilities need someone who can take charge from the first hour, not just fill a gap.

Each of the 9 residential aged care homes in the City of Hobsons Bay needs a senior nurse leading every shift — that's 27 shift-lead positions a day across the council.

Provide shift leadership, clinical oversight and support to ensure safe and effective care delivery within aged care facilities. Our experienced Nurse In Charge professionals help coordinate teams, respond to clinical needs and provide confidence during every shift.

The City of Hobsons Bay, about 10 km from the Melbourne CBD, has 9 government-approved residential aged care homes with around 859 operational beds, including 3 in Altona North itself. Most requests we see from this part of Melbourne are night shifts, weekend rosters and same-day sick-leave cover — the shifts that are hardest to fill with permanent staff alone.

Registered Nurse In Charge rates in Altona North

Same published rates across Melbourne — no outer-suburb surcharge. All rates ex GST.

Grade 5

Min 4h shift
Weekday — Day (7am–3pm)$128.12/hr
Weekday — Afternoon (3pm–10pm)$128.12/hr
Weekday — Night (10pm–7am)$128.12/hr
Saturday$192.17/hr
Sunday$197.46/hr
Public Holiday$217.10/hr

Registered Nurse In Charge in Altona North: FAQs

Can I book an agency RN IC in Altona North today?

Yes. We take same-day, overnight and weekend requests for Registered Nurse In Charge in Altona North 24/7. Book online with an instant shift estimate, or call 0433 531 193.

How much does an agency RN IC cost in Altona North?

Registered Nurse In Charge start from $128.12/hr (ex GST) on weekdays, with higher rates for nights, weekends and public holidays. Pricing is the same across Melbourne — no outer-suburb surcharge — and the full rate card is shown on this page.

Are your Registered Nurse In Charge experienced in residential aged care?

Yes. Aspire is an aged-care-only agency, so the Registered Nurse In Charge we place in Altona North facilities are experienced in residential aged care and AHPRA-registered where the role requires it.

Is Aspire licensed to supply Registered Nurse In Charge in Altona North?

Yes. Aspire Nursing Agency holds Victorian Labour Hire Licence VICLHL11659, which covers supplying workers anywhere in Victoria, including the City of Hobsons Bay.

Aged care homes in Altona North that book agency RN ICs

Any government-approved residential aged care home near Altona North can request registered nurse in charge from Aspire.

  • Altona Gardens Care Community

    Altona North 3025 · Opal HealthCare · 62 beds

  • Marina Residential Aged Care Service

    Altona North 3025 · 190 beds

  • mecwacare Squires Place

    Altona North 3025 · mecwacare · 72 beds

Source: Australian Government GEN Aged Care Data, operational homes as at 30 June 2026. Listing a home does not imply it is an Aspire client. See all aged care homes near Altona North →

Registered Nurse In Charge in Altona North

Our RN ICs travel to aged care homes across Altona North and surrounding suburbs. Open Google Maps for directions to Altona North.

Altona North

Altona North VIC 3025, Australia

Agency RN ICs near Altona North

We also supply registered nurse in charge to aged care homes across the City of Hobsons Bay and nearby councils. Pick a suburb for local rates and availability.

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