Nursing Agency Fairfield — Aged Care RNs, ENs & PCAs
- Licence VICLHL11659
- Aged care only
- Available 24/7
- RN from $72.88/hr
Licensed aged care nursing agency for Fairfield 3078 and surrounding suburbs including Northcote, Ivanhoe and Thornbury. We supply agency Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and PCAs to the 18 residential aged care homes across the City of Darebin — planned rosters, urgent cover, night and weekend shifts, 24/7.
Aged care staffing for Fairfield facilities
Aspire Nursing Agency supplies aged-care-experienced RNs, ENs and PCAs to residential aged care homes in Fairfield 3078. As an aged-care-only agency licensed to work anywhere in Victoria, we cover the whole City of Darebin — Preston, Northcote, Thornbury and Reservoir included.
The City of Darebin, about 6 km from the Melbourne CBD, has 18 government-approved residential aged care homes with around 1,491 operational beds. Facilities here need agency staff who can step onto the floor ready to work — covering 24/7 RN requirements, care minutes, medication rounds and short-notice gaps on nights, weekends and public holidays.
The nearest suburbs we also cover are Northcote (1.8 km), Ivanhoe (2.6 km) and Thornbury (2.8 km) — useful when a Fairfield facility needs someone on site quickly.
- 18 aged care homes across the City of Darebin
- Also covering Preston, Northcote, Thornbury and Reservoir
- Same rates across Melbourne — no outer-suburb surcharge
Nursing and care staff we supply in Fairfield
Every role is aged-care-experienced and AHPRA-checked where registration applies. Same published rates across Melbourne.
RN
Registered Nurses (RNs) in Fairfield
Clinical leadership and nursing care in residential aged care — assessments, care planning and medication management.
From $72.88/hr + GST
EN
Enrolled Nurses (ENs) in Fairfield
Monitoring, documentation and day-to-day nursing care under Registered Nurses in aged care.
From $71.01/hr + GST
PCA
Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) in Fairfield
Personal care, daily living, mobility and wellbeing support for aged care residents.
From $65.90/hr + GST
RN IC
Registered Nurse In Charge in Fairfield
Shift leadership and clinical oversight for safe, effective care in aged care facilities.
From $128.12/hr + GST
CCC
Clinical Care Coordinator in Fairfield
Care planning, assessments and clinical governance in residential aged care.
From $113.35/hr + GST
AHS
After-Hours Supervisor in Fairfield
On-site leadership and clinical support after hours in residential aged care.
From $128.12/hr + GST
Residential aged care homes in the City of Darebin
18 government-approved homes operate across the City of Darebin (around 1,491 beds). Any of them can request agency RNs, ENs and PCAs from Aspire.
Ian Brand Residential Care
Bundoora 3083 · Northern Health · 30 beds
Merv Irvine Nursing Home
Bundoora 3083 · Northern Health · 30 beds
Vasey RSL Care Bundoora
Bundoora 3083 · Vasey RSL Care · 90 beds
Aeralife Northcote
Northcote 3070 · Aeralife · 75 beds
Little Sisters of the Poor St Joseph's Home
Northcote 3070 · 51 beds
Northcote Mews Care Community
Northcote 3070 · Opal HealthCare · 80 beds
Preston Hilltop Care Community
Preston 3072 · Opal HealthCare · 94 beds
Uniting AgeWell Preston
Preston 3072 · Uniting AgeWell · 104 beds
Aeralife Twin Parks
Reservoir 3073 · Aeralife · 136 beds
Arcare Reservoir
Reservoir 3073 · Arcare · 69 beds
Bolton Clarke The Ashley
Reservoir 3073 · Bolton Clarke · 65 beds
Embracia in Reservoir
Reservoir 3073 · Embracia · 105 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.
Aged care in the City of Darebin
A snapshot of the residential aged care sector around Fairfield. Care hours assume full occupancy and the national targets of 215 care minutes per resident per day, including 44 Registered Nurse minutes.
- Aged care homes in the City of Darebin
- 18
- Operational residential beds
- 1,491
- Hours of direct care needed every day
- 5,343
- Of those, Registered Nurse hours
- 1,093
Largest provider groups
- Aeralife · 2 homes
- Bolton Clarke · 2 homes
- Northern Health · 2 homes
- Opal HealthCare · 2 homes
- Arcare · 1 home
- Embracia · 1 home
- Independent / single-site · 2
The largest home in the council is Aeralife Twin Parks in Reservoir with 136 beds. Homes of every size — from small community facilities to large multi-wing sites — book agency cover through Aspire.
Aged care staffing in Fairfield
Explore Fairfield on the map — open Google Maps for directions to your facility, and see the nearby suburbs we cover across Victoria.
Also servicing near Fairfield
We supply agency RNs, ENs and PCAs across the City of Darebin and Metropolitan North. Click any suburb for local aged care information.
City of Darebin
Fairfield agency staffing FAQs
Do you supply agency nurses to aged care homes in Fairfield?
Yes. Aspire Nursing Agency supplies Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Personal Care Assistants, RNs In Charge, Clinical Care Coordinators and After-Hours Supervisors to residential aged care facilities in Fairfield (3078) and across the City of Darebin.
Can I book urgent or same-day staff in Fairfield?
Yes. We take urgent, same-day, overnight and weekend requests 24/7. Book online or call 0433 531 193 and we will confirm availability as soon as a suitable clinician is matched.
What are your agency rates in Fairfield?
Our published rates are the same across Melbourne — there is no outer-suburb surcharge. Registered Nurses start from $72.88/hr (ex GST) on weekdays. See the full rate card on our pricing page.
Which suburbs near Fairfield do you also cover?
We also supply aged care staff to Northcote (1.8 km), Ivanhoe (2.6 km), Thornbury (2.8 km), Abbotsford (3.2 km), Kew (3.5 km) and every other suburb across Metropolitan North. Our rates are the same wherever your facility is.
Is Aspire Nursing Agency licensed to supply staff in Fairfield?
Yes. We hold Victorian Labour Hire Licence VICLHL11659, which covers supplying workers anywhere in Victoria. You can verify it on the Labour Hire Authority public register.
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