Join Australia’s leading healthcare agency and take control of your nursing career. Whether you’re after work-life balance, variety, or adventure, HCA offers flexible agency shifts across metro and regional locations, backed by 24/7 support, competitive pay, and unmatched opportunities nationwide.
Easy-to-use app for choosing and managing shifts that suit your lifestyle, offering unmatched work-life balance.
Work across various healthcare settings, from metro hospitals to regional settings, broadening your expertise.
Market leading pay and penalty rates. The only agency where you can work today and get paid tomorrow with the HCA Quick Pay program (Conditions Apply).
Free access to a suite of training events and resources to enhance your skills and stay contemporary in your practice. Advanced practice education courses available, delivered by HCA nurse educators.
We understand that nurses & healthcare workers are at the heart of quality healthcare across every setting, from hospitals to the community and everything in between.
That’s why we offer flexible agency opportunities across a broad range of healthcare environments. While our core focus includes public and private hospitals, community care, and clinics, our reach extends far beyond, supporting healthcare services in unique and essential settings such as immigration and detention centres. Whether you prefer high-acuity hospital work, continuity of care in the community, or meaningful service in complex environments, we have roles to match your skills, lifestyle, and career goals.
Support short-term and long-term demand in acute care settings, critical care, emergency departments, midwifery, mental health and more—where your expertise truly makes an impact.
Provide meaningful, one-on-one care to individuals in their homes or community settings, focusing on dignity, independence, and holistic support.
Work in general practices, day surgeries, and specialist clinics, offering preventative care and treatment in structured, patient-focused environments.
Provide essential nursing support in aged care facilities, assisting residents with daily care, clinical needs, and wellbeing. Play a vital role in ensuring dignity, comfort, and quality of life for older Australians in residential settings.
HCA’s Rewards Program is our way of giving back to you. As you work, you’ll unlock access to exclusive rewards, exciting giveaways, and special perks throughout the year.
Earn Rewards Just for Doing What You Do Best
Start your RN or Midwife career with HCA and claim a $250 bonus!
Sign up between 1-31 October 2025, complete 100 hours within 3 months, and earn $250! It’s that simple—join HCA now and get rewarded for your dedication.
Your next big opportunity starts here.
Refer RNs & Midwives to HCA and earn up to $4,500 in bonuses!
For every successful referral, pocket $500. Refer 5 candidates, and get an extra $2,000. It’s time to refer and earn big with HCA!
Help your peers succeed while boosting your income.
At HCA, we don’t just fill roles, we build careers across the full spectrum of healthcare. From high-acuity hospital placements to specialised community care, our opportunities span every corner of the healthcare sector.
The list below highlights just some of the key nursing specialties we recruit for. But it’s far from exhaustive, if you’re a nurse, there’s a place for you with HCA. Whether you’re newly registered or highly specialised, we’re here to connect you with roles that match your skills, interests, and lifestyle.
Looking for something specific? Reach out to our team, we’re likely already hiring for it
With a presence in every state and territory, HCA offers agency shifts across metro and regional locations. Whether you want to stay close to home or take your skills on the road, we have roles to suit your lifestyle, preferences, and career goals.
We’ve got you covered.
Our teams can support your relocation and seamlessly connect you with work in your new area—so your career keeps moving, no matter where you go.
Agency nurses can benefit from our 2026 Healthcare Salary Guide, which highlights salary benchmarks and workforce trends. Use this resource to make informed career decisions and explore opportunities in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Unlock vital 2026 healthcare salary insights.
That’s why we offer multiple career pathways to help you shape the future that works for you. From exploring remote and regional communities to securing a permanent role, we’re here to support your journey.
Healthcare Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and work across Australia; we pay our respects to the elders, past, present and emerging. We encourage our staff and clients to join us wherever they are in Australia by being informed about whose land they are on and paying their respects.