Trusted workforce solutions for health and care providers

Providing flexible nursing agency services for healthcare facilities in Melbourne. From temporary nurses to permanent placements, we connect organisations with people who care.

Compassionate. Dependable. Expert Healthcare Staffing.

Since 2010, we’ve been helping our aged care clients deliver quality care for their residents. We see ourselves as your partners in care provision. Our team works closely with you to meet your staffing needs.

At Chris Barnard Health (CBH), we understand that it can be tough to find reliable nursing staff. If you're a healthcare practitioner seeking nursing jobs in Melbourne or an institution seeking expert clinical care services, our company is here to assist you. With a history of excellence in healthcare staffing, we connect facilities with top-quality registered nurses in Melbourne and allow nurses to find meaningful opportunities that fit their availability. No matter your needs, CBH ensures quality care and rapid solutions for short-term and long-term placements.

Workforce Solutions

Specialised Care for Every Situation

Our clinical care services cover a wide range of healthcare requirements, from specialist positions in aged care to critical care and operating theatre assistance. From the mundane to the exceptional, CBH does it all with professionalism and compassion.

For Providers

Nursing Agency

Qualified, compliant, and responsive nurses available 24/7 for hospitals, aged-care, and community facilities across VIC, TAS & NSW.

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For Providers

Executive Search

End-to-end recruitment for care and allied-health roles: connecting you with candidates who fit your team and culture.

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Sectors We Serve

Trusted by providers across Australia

Aged Care & Residential Services

Chris Barnard Health supports aged care facilities and residential living providers with both permanent and temporary workforce solutions.
We work with:

Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs)
Retirement and assisted living communities
Palliative, respite, and dementia-specific care units
Typical roles: Facility Managers, Clinical Care Coordinators, RNs, ENs, PCWs, Lifestyle Coordinators, and Hospitality staff.

Hospitals & Acute Care

We partner with public, private, and regional hospitals to supply qualified healthcare professionals across acute, sub-acute, surgical, and medical settings.
Our recruitment and brokerage services cover:

Public and private hospitals (acute, rehabilitation, surgical, maternity, palliative, ICU, and ED)
Transitional Care Programs (TCP) and Hospital in the Home (HITH)
Day procedure centres and specialty clinics
Typical roles: Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Clinical Educators, Allied Health Professionals, Ward Clerks, and Clinical Leaders.

Home & Community Care

We collaborate with approved Home Care Package (HCP) providers, Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) agencies, and private in-home care organisations to deliver workforce support in the community.
Our staff deliver:

Personal care and domestic assistance
Community nursing and allied health services
Reablement and restorative care programs
Typical roles: Community Nurses, Support Workers, Care Coordinators, Allied Health Assistants, and Case Managers.

Disability & NDIS Support

We provide skilled, compliant professionals for NDIS registered providers and independent support organisations across metropolitan and regional areas.
Our workforce supports:

Core and capacity-building supports
High-intensity and complex-care participants
Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Short-Term Accommodation (STA) settings
Typical roles: Disability Support Workers, Registered Nurses, Behaviour Support Practitioners, and Therapy Assistants.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

We partner with mental health services, community organisations, and hospital-based programs to supply qualified clinicians focused on psychological wellbeing and recovery.
Our placements include:

Inpatient and outpatient mental health units
Community outreach and crisis intervention services
Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres
Typical roles: Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers, Counsellors, Case Managers, and Peer Support Workers.

Primary Health & GP Clinics

Defence, Corrections & Emergency Services

Chris Barnard Health provides healthcare professionals for defence health facilities, correctional centres, and emergency or remote service environments across Australia.
We supply:

Defence healthcare and medical support
Correctional health and forensic nursing
Emergency response and remote-site clinical services
Typical roles: Remote Area Nurses, Paramedics, Mental Health Nurses, Medical Officers, and Primary Health Clinicians.

Workforce Brokerage & Labour Hire

Our Workforce Brokerage and Labour Hire division offers scalable staffing solutions for healthcare providers, government programs, and community organisations.
We manage:

Surge and seasonal workforce deployment
Rapid response and short-term coverage
Long-term workforce partnerships under brokerage models
Typical roles: All classifications across nursing, personal care, allied health, administration, and management.

We also provide executive search and C-suite recruitment for health services and aged care organisations seeking strategic leadership talent.

Why providers choose us

Responsive & reliable

Whether it’s in home care or urgent staffing needs, our team is always ready – day or night. Our broad and trusted workforce – spanning Melbourne, Gippsland, Hobart and Newcastle – ensures consistent, high quality care without delay.

Award winning service

We’ve been privileged to service the healthcare sector for over 15 years, providing assistance to facilities big and small with regard to staffing. Our unparalleled expertise has awarded us the Australian Achievers Award year after year.

Flexibility. Reliability & Care at every step

We align your shifting needs with tailored solutions, enabling you to control staffing with utter peace of mind. CBNA has established a reputation for providing quality staffing solutions that Melbourne healthcare providers can rely on. We do not settle. Every placement is made with a focus on improving patient outcomes.

Quick Access to Talent

We value your time! That’s why we provide fast recruitment solutions to connect you with the right people when you need them. You will have access to a national network of qualified clinicians and healthcare leaders. We handle recruitment complexities so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.