Acute Care & Hospital Nursing
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Acute Care & Hospital Nursing Across Australia
Australia’s acute care sector is under immense pressure, with a projected national nursing shortfall of over 70,000 by 2035. Both public and private hospitals are working hard to keep pace, particularly in high-demand areas like emergency, surgical and critical care.
For nurses, acute care offers fast-paced, rewarding work with clear pathways for growth. DNA Nursing places professionals in a variety of hospital environments, from major metros to rural hospitals, day surgery centres and remote health services, helping you find the right fit to build your skills and make a real impact.
Why DNA for Acute Care & Hospital Nursing?
At DNA Nursing, we’re more than a recruitment agency, we’re a clinical-first partner with deep experience in hospital environments. With former clinicians on our team, we understand the pace, complexity and demands of acute care nursing. That insight shapes everything we do, from how we screen candidates to how we support each placement on the ground.
Every nurse we place is fully credentialed to AHPRA standards, with up-to-date immunisation records, mandatory training, police checks, and tailored onboarding to meet each hospital’s protocols. Our matching process aligns nurses with placements based on clinical skillset, shift preferences, career goals and cultural fit. Nurses receive clear, honest role previews and ongoing support from our team.
Acute Care & Hospital Nursing Roles We Recruit For
We recruit for a wide range of acute care and hospital nursing roles across Australia’s public and private healthcare systems. Some of the most in-demand roles we support include:
Emergency Department (ED) Nurses
Midwives
Perioperative Nurses (Scrub, Scout, Recovery)
Medical-Surgical
Ward Nurses
Mental Health Nurses
(Acute Inpatient)
Paediatric Acute
Care Nurses
Primary Healthcare Nurses
(within hospital and outreach settings)
Whether you’re seeking metro placements, rural opportunities, or specialised contract work, DNA Nursing can connect you with roles that align with your experience and career goals.
Health Services: How We Help You
Whether it’s last-minute shift gaps, seasonal surges, or retention challenges in high-intensity departments like ED, ICU, and mental health, staffing gaps can disrupt patient flow, strain teams, and impact care quality.
DNA Nursing responds with speed, precision and planning. We deploy credentialed, hospital-ready nurses for temp, contract or surge coverage, matched not just for skills, but for unit fit and team dynamics. Our workforce planning support includes access to locum pools, regional outreach, and proactive roster management. A well-matched nurse can lift the whole team, improve care delivery, and help keep hospital operations running smoothly.
Nurses: How We Support You
Acute care nurses want more than just a shift, they’re looking for the right department fit, opportunities for career growth, and a team culture where they feel supported and valued. Whether you're drawn to the pace of ED, the structure of surgical wards, or the challenge of mental health or paediatrics, DNA Nursing helps you find hospital roles where you can thrive.
We offer flexible contracts, casual, temp, or permanent, along with onboarding support, facility insights, and relocation assistance for regional placements. You’ll also gain access to CPD opportunities, exposure to specialist teams, and mentoring support to help you take the next step in your career. Wherever you are in your nursing journey, we’ll help you find a role that feels like the right move.
DNA Healthcare success stories
We’ve had the pleasure of placing thousands of healthcare professionals at hospitals and organisations across Australia. Hear about their experience with DNA Healthcare.
Beverley Anne from DNA Medical Recruitment was a pleasure to deal with. Honest, efficient and professional at all times.
Beverley is the best agent for me – she responds efficiently, goes above and beyond in finding me the most suitable shifts, checks up on me to make sure I’m okay almost daily and you can tell she genuinely wants the best for you. Thank you so much, Beverley, for making everything so smooth for me!
I couldn’t recommend Bev the team at DNA Recruitment more highly.
Having been away from hospital practice for 2 years, I was a little nervous stepping back into acute medicine. The team were very understanding and supportive and found a well-paid locum job in a very welcoming team in a Regional Hospital. There was always good communication, arranging all the paperwork and constantly checking in to see how the job was going, and the accounts team were very happy to work with my requests to enable sacrifice of pay to increase Super contribution.
A great experience. I would recommend to any who are looking to engage in locum practice to contact DNA Recruit.
Bev was recommended to me by another doctor, and I can see why. From our very first contact, she has been warm, encouraging, and extremely helpful. I’ve had some difficult personal circumstances, which I was afraid would affect my ability to work. Bev has gone above and beyond to find me work, and been incredibly supportive throughout the process.
I’ve worked with several locum agencies in the past, and most of them just do the bare minimum (which I don’t begrudge). But Bev has been an absolute joy to have as my agent, and I’ve already referred another colleague to her. Even Veronika in payroll has been very helpful, friendly, and accommodating. I haven’t worked with anyone else in DNA Recruit, but so far I have only good things to say about them.
Thank you Bey you’re adorable. I’m sure you appreciate how competitive the recruitment market is and it’s no secret i have dealt with several agencies (who often advertise the same opportunities) – but one by one shed them in favour of you because in addition to being so damn professional you have a genuine bedside manner which helps to make the tedious process of organising things trip after trip that bit easier – a fact which has not gone unnoticed, and I am grateful for.
Thank you Bev, you are amazing! I am impressed with how quickly you managed and sort things out! Thanks for advocating for me.
DNA Medical Recruitment provide a warm, caring service to Doctors, and they are an absolute pleasure to deal with. Bev is my consultant, and I could not ask any more of her. She is always ready to help, nothing is an issue and she bends over backwards to ensure that I am moving to a position that suits me. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending DNA to any of our colleagues, whether it be nursing or medical. Thank you Bev for all that you do.
I have worked with David over the last year and he is professional, reliable and always keeps me up to date with work matters. David also responds to emails and phone calls promptly which assists me with managing my work schedules. There were occasions in which David had to chase the primary employer for clarification few hours be for my shift, and David has come through with the necessary clarification. I would highly recommend David’s leadership and honesty when it comes to managing your locum placement.
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Get in touch with our team today to discuss how DNA Healthcare can support your acute care nursing career or service delivery needs. Book a consultation to begin the conversation.