Agency Registered Nurses Essendon — Aged Care RN Cover · Day, Night & Weekend
- Licence VICLHL11659
- Aged care only
- Available 24/7
- RN from $72.88/hr
Licensed agency Registered Nurses for the 3 residential aged care homes in Essendon and 17 across the City of Moonee Valley, plus nearby Moonee Ponds, Ascot Vale and Pascoe Vale. Clinical leadership and nursing care in residential aged care — assessments, care planning and medication management. Same-day, night and weekend shifts, 24/7.
Registered Nurses (RN) cover for Essendon aged care homes
Looking for an agency RN in Essendon? We place aged-care-experienced registered nurses into facilities across Essendon and the wider City of Moonee Valley, day or night.
Residential aged care homes must have a Registered Nurse on site 24 hours a day, and RN care minutes are a funded, reported target. When an RN calls in sick or a roster gap opens, an experienced agency RN keeps the facility compliant and residents safe.
With 17 residential aged care homes in the City of Moonee Valley, at least 51 Registered Nurse shifts are needed every day just to keep an RN on site around the clock — and around 995 hours of RN care a day to meet the 44-minute RN target.
Provide clinical leadership and nursing care within residential aged care settings, including assessments, care planning, medication management and complex resident care. Aspire provides RNs with proven aged care experience who understand the clinical responsibilities and person-centred approach required to support older Australians.
The City of Moonee Valley, about 8 km from the Melbourne CBD, has 17 government-approved residential aged care homes with around 1,357 operational beds, including 3 in Essendon itself. Homes in the area lean on agency cover for the same pressures seen across Victoria: keeping a Registered Nurse on site around the clock, hitting funded care-minute targets and filling sick calls before the shift starts.
Registered Nurses rates in Essendon
Same published rates across Melbourne — no outer-suburb surcharge. All rates ex GST.
Grade 1
Min 4h shift| Weekday — Day (7am–3pm) | $72.88/hr |
| Weekday — Afternoon (3pm–10pm) | $80.17/hr |
| Weekday — Night (10pm–7am) | $81.27/hr |
| Saturday | $109.33/hr |
| Sunday | $127.56/hr |
| Public Holiday | $145.78/hr |
Grade 2
Min 4h shift| Weekday — Day (7am–3pm) | $90.65/hr |
| Weekday — Afternoon (3pm–10pm) | $99.70/hr |
| Weekday — Night (10pm–7am) | $101.09/hr |
| Saturday | $135.98/hr |
| Sunday | $158.65/hr |
| Public Holiday | $181.32/hr |
Grade 3
Min 4h shift| Weekday — Day (7am–3pm) | $98.06/hr |
| Weekday — Afternoon (3pm–10pm) | $107.87/hr |
| Weekday — Night (10pm–7am) | $109.39/hr |
| Saturday | $147.10/hr |
| Sunday | $171.60/hr |
| Public Holiday | $196.12/hr |
Registered Nurses in Essendon: FAQs
Can I book an agency RN in Essendon today?
Yes. We take same-day, overnight and weekend requests for Registered Nurses in Essendon 24/7. Book online with an instant shift estimate, or call 0433 531 193.
How much does an agency RN cost in Essendon?
Registered Nurses start from $72.88/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 Nurses experienced in residential aged care?
Yes. Aspire is an aged-care-only agency, so the Registered Nurses we place in Essendon facilities are experienced in residential aged care and AHPRA-registered where the role requires it.
Is Aspire licensed to supply Registered Nurses in Essendon?
Yes. Aspire Nursing Agency holds Victorian Labour Hire Licence VICLHL11659, which covers supplying workers anywhere in Victoria, including the City of Moonee Valley.
Aged care homes in Essendon that book agency RNs
Any government-approved residential aged care home near Essendon can request registered nurses from Aspire.
Arcare Essendon
Essendon 3040 · Arcare · 121 beds
Bolton Clarke Trevi Court
Essendon 3040 · Bolton Clarke · 54 beds
Churches of Christ Arcadia Aged Care Service
Essendon 3040 · Churches of Christ · 103 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 Essendon →
Registered Nurses in Essendon
Our RNs travel to aged care homes across Essendon and surrounding suburbs. Open Google Maps for directions to Essendon.
Agency RNs near Essendon
We also supply registered nurses to aged care homes across the City of Moonee Valley and nearby councils. Pick a suburb for local rates and availability.
City of Moonee Valley
- RN Moonee Ponds2.1 km from Essendon
- RN Ascot Vale3.4 km from Essendon
- RN Airport West4.3 km from Essendon
- RN Avondale Heights4.8 km from Essendon
- RN Pascoe Vale3.4 km from Essendon
- RN Maribyrnong3.8 km from Essendon
- RN Brunswick4.6 km from Essendon
- RN Coburg4.7 km from Essendon
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