Agency Registered Nurses Melbourne CBD — 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 6 residential aged care homes across the City of Melbourne, plus nearby Southbank, Docklands and North Melbourne. 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 Melbourne CBD aged care homes
Melbourne CBD aged care homes book registered nurses through Aspire when permanent rosters can't stretch — nights, weekends, public holidays and short-notice sick calls.
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 6 residential aged care homes in the City of Melbourne, at least 18 Registered Nurse shifts are needed every day just to keep an RN on site around the clock — and around 509 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 Melbourne has 6 government-approved residential aged care homes with around 694 operational beds. 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 Nurses rates in Melbourne CBD
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 Melbourne CBD: FAQs
Can I book an agency RN in Melbourne CBD today?
Yes. We take same-day, overnight and weekend requests for Registered Nurses in Melbourne CBD 24/7. Book online with an instant shift estimate, or call 0433 531 193.
How much does an agency RN cost in Melbourne CBD?
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 Melbourne CBD facilities are experienced in residential aged care and AHPRA-registered where the role requires it.
Is Aspire licensed to supply Registered Nurses in Melbourne CBD?
Yes. Aspire Nursing Agency holds Victorian Labour Hire Licence VICLHL11659, which covers supplying workers anywhere in Victoria, including the City of Melbourne.
Larger aged care homes in the City of Melbourne
Any government-approved residential aged care home near Melbourne CBD can request registered nurses from Aspire.
Coppin Centre
Melbourne 3004 · Royal Freemasons · 177 beds
Rathdowne Place
Carlton 3053 · Australian Unity · 162 beds
Mercy Place Parkville
Parkville 3052 · Mercy Health · 140 beds
Mercy Place East Melbourne
East Melbourne 3002 · Mercy Health · 110 beds
Doutta Galla Lynch's Bridge Aged Care Facility
Kensington 3031 · Doutta Galla Aged Services · 58 beds
Elderly Chinese Home
Parkville 3052 · 47 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 Melbourne CBD →
Registered Nurses in Melbourne CBD
Our RNs travel to aged care homes across Melbourne CBD and surrounding suburbs. Open Google Maps for directions to Melbourne CBD.
Agency RNs near Melbourne CBD
We also supply registered nurses to aged care homes across the City of Melbourne and nearby councils. Pick a suburb for local rates and availability.
City of Melbourne
- RN Carlton2.1 km from Melbourne CBD
- RN North Melbourne1.8 km from Melbourne CBD
- RN Docklands1.6 km from Melbourne CBD
- RN Southbank1 km from Melbourne CBD
- RN ParkvilleCity of Melbourne
- RN East Melbourne2.1 km from Melbourne CBD
- RN West Melbourne1.9 km from Melbourne CBD
- RN South Melbourne2 km from Melbourne CBD
- RN Collingwood2.1 km from Melbourne CBD
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