Agency Registered Nurses South Melbourne — 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 South Melbourne and 7 across the City of Port Phillip, plus nearby Southbank, Albert Park and Port 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 South Melbourne aged care homes
Aspire supplies registered nurses to residential aged care homes in South Melbourne 3205 for planned rosters, leave cover and same-day requests.
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 7 residential aged care homes in the City of Port Phillip, at least 21 Registered Nurse shifts are needed every day just to keep an RN on site around the clock — and around 479 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 Port Phillip, about 2 km from the Melbourne CBD, has 7 government-approved residential aged care homes with around 653 operational beds, including 3 in South Melbourne 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 Nurses rates in South Melbourne
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 South Melbourne: FAQs
Can I book an agency RN in South Melbourne today?
Yes. We take same-day, overnight and weekend requests for Registered Nurses in South Melbourne 24/7. Book online with an instant shift estimate, or call 0433 531 193.
How much does an agency RN cost in South Melbourne?
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 South Melbourne facilities are experienced in residential aged care and AHPRA-registered where the role requires it.
Is Aspire licensed to supply Registered Nurses in South Melbourne?
Yes. Aspire Nursing Agency holds Victorian Labour Hire Licence VICLHL11659, which covers supplying workers anywhere in Victoria, including the City of Port Phillip.
Aged care homes in South Melbourne that book agency RNs
Any government-approved residential aged care home near South Melbourne can request registered nurses from Aspire.
Emerald Hill Residence
South Melbourne 3205 · Claremont & Southport Aged Care · 146 beds
Napier Street Aged Care Services
South Melbourne 3205 · 59 beds
The Alba Aged Care Suites
South Melbourne 3205 · Australian Unity · 130 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 South Melbourne →
Registered Nurses in South Melbourne
Our RNs travel to aged care homes across South Melbourne and surrounding suburbs. Open Google Maps for directions to South Melbourne.
Agency RNs near South Melbourne
We also supply registered nurses to aged care homes across the City of Port Phillip and nearby councils. Pick a suburb for local rates and availability.
City of Port Phillip
- RN St KildaCity of Port Phillip
- RN Albert Park1.2 km from South Melbourne
- RN Port Melbourne1.8 km from South Melbourne
- RN Middle Park2.1 km from South Melbourne
- RN Southbank1 km from South Melbourne
- RN Melbourne CBD2 km from South Melbourne
- RN South Yarra2 km from South Melbourne
- RN Docklands2.4 km from South Melbourne
- RN East Melbourne2.9 km from South Melbourne
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