Barbara’s Story
Having HCA Home means I can still have my social life and go out with family and friends. The support workers always ask if they is any more that they can help me with, which is nice.
Author: Dan
Mental Health Nurse Interview
By Emma Smith, ED/Critical Care Nurse and author of the blog ‘The Other Shift’ Interview with Mental Health Nurse Sarah The ‘Other Shift’ is about creating a place for shift workers like Emma who might be battling sleep fatigue, struggling to exercise and stay healthy or finding the right balance between ‘you time’ and … Continued
How to Sleep Better: 7 Tips for Agency Nurses
By Emma Smith, ED/Critical Care Nurse and author of the blog ‘The Other Shift’. The ‘Other Shift’ is about creating a place for shift workers like Emma who might be battling sleep fatigue, struggling to exercise and stay healthy or finding the right balance between ‘you time’ and managing your relationships. Are you struggling to … Continued
Am I eligible for a Working Holiday Visa in Australia?
If you have been thinking about nursing in Australia, you’ll require a visa. The Working Holiday Visa (WHV) is one of the most popular visas to be able to work in Australia. Wait before we move on, how do you even get a WHV? Eligibility requirements: -Hold a valid passport from the UK, New Zealand, … Continued
Healthcare Australia acquires national allied health business Wellness & Lifestyle
HCA announces the acquisition of Wellness & Lifestyle which will propel their expansion into direct Healthcare across verticals such as Allied, Corporate Health, NDIS, Homecare, GP Practices and Aged Care. Wellness & Lifestyle (W&L) operates in all states of Australia, primarily servicing Residential Aged Care facilities offering physiotherapy, pain management, occupational therapy, other allied health … Continued
Interview with Rural & Remote Nurses
We recently interviewed Nicole. H and Rachel. F, both Emergency Department Rural & Remote (R&R) Nurses at Healthcare Australia (HCA) to find out about their transition into remote nursing with HCA’s New to Remote Pathway (NTRP). Nicole and Rachel’s story was featured in the Autumn edition of the CRANAplus Magazine As R&R roles can be … Continued
12 Days of Christmas Tips to get the shifts you want!
Casey is the International Candidate Liaison and part of her role is to help support all the backpackers in Australia working for Healthcare Australia (HCA). Casey is happy to help with any questions or point you in the right direction. Over the last 6 years, Casey has worked across many departments at HCA. This includes … Continued
Top five reasons why our nurses and midwives pick up agency shifts
Nurses and Midwives may consider agency nursing at some point in their lives to supplement their income, enjoy flexibility and work-life balance, or simply challenge themselves by going into different facilities with new co-workers and patients. We spoke with our nurses and midwives about why they chose agency nursing and compiled the top five reasons … Continued
Five Reasons Why You Should Consider Private Sector Nursing
Ready for a change? If you’re thinking about taking up a new nursing role, it’s good to consider all your options. This article will help you get the inside scoop on what it’s like to work in the private sector and will be particularly helpful if you primarily work in the public sector. Here are … Continued
Healthcare Australia is the first national supplier to Ramsay Health Care
Healthcare Australia (HCA) has secured a five-year National Preferred Partnership Contract with Ramsay Health Care (Ramsay) for Agency Nursing, which commences on 26th November 2018. Ramsay is Australia’s largest hospital operator with 70 facilities across the country and this partnership translates to HCA nurses getting every shift first before other nursing agencies. This is the … Continued
