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.
Genuine and unfiltered review: I am a Registered Nurse and have worked with multiple agencies. However, I have never felt as amazed as I do with the contract I am currently on with DNA Nursing Agency. Both Aruna and Sophie are wonderful. Since my first day with the agency, Aruna has consistently checked in to make sure I am doing well and addressed any issues I might have. No matter if it’s the weekend, she always answers my calls and happily resolves any concerns.
Nurse
DNA Medical Recruitment & Team members have been amazing to work with. Excellent services of support provided from start to finish for all of my contracts.
Special thank you to Martin! His professionalism has been exceptional. Martin’s positive encouragement and support given me the confidence to apply for and helped with new contracts. Always prompt, friendly and approachable to accommodate any needs.
Nurse
Good experience with DNA. Will and Andrew with whom I have dealt with work extremely hard to help finalise locums, very reliable and good communicators.
Doctor
If you are thinking about commencing a travel nurse journey, then I can highly recommend Lucy and the Team at DNA. I had tried on and off for almost 12mths and then it was Lucy who was able to secure my role in Tasmania.
The knowledge from the outset and the assistant along the way has been incredible. Nothing is too much trouble and the team are only ever a phone call/email away
Nurse
Chloe from DNA is an excellent recruiter. She communicates clearly from start to finish and provides constructive feedback and preparation for the interview. Her support was instrumental in making the experience both memorable and positive for me. I highly recommend hiring or leveraging her expertise.
Nurse
I have been with DNA Recruitment for almost a year now and my agent Ciara has been nothing but helpful along the way. She made the initial move to Australia less daunting and has always been there ready and willing to answer any of my questions. She’s locked in every nursing contract I have wanted, has taken the stress away and honestly has made my life so much easier. Thank you Ciara for being so amazing!
Nurse
I had a wonderful experience with DNA Recruitment Healthcare Agency. The agency is professional, supportive, and provides excellent opportunities for healthcare professionals.
I would especially like to acknowledge Aruna, who guided me throughout my entire journey. Aruna helped me with every step, from finding the right opportunities to settling into my nursing contract. She is extremely kind, polite, and always cooperative. Her support, encouragement, and positive attitude made a big difference in my experience.
Nurse
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!
Doctor
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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.