Australia is one of the most popular destinations in the world. Each year thousands of people visit or migrate to our wonderful shores to bask in our temperate climate, view the spectacular scenery, enjoy our wonderful mix of indigenous, European and Asian culture, indulge in our sophisticated and fun night life or to simply mix with a bunch of friendly Aussies. Nursing in Australia has traditionally been based on an English model. Our universities' nursing faculties are recognised as some of the best in the world. Our hospitals are similarly regarded which means nursing in Australia is not only fun but also offers tremendous opportunities to consolidate and enhance your nursing knowledge and skills.

Nurses travelling to another country for work do so for a number of reasons. Some nurses are seeking a better lifestyle for themselves and their family. Seeking permanent positions, they are hoping to immigrate to a new country for a secure future. Others are using their qualifications and love of nursing as a way to travel across the world, experiencing new cultures, broadening their skills whist enjoying a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Australia is one of the world's premier destinations that offers an abundance of choices regardless of whether a nurse is looking for a permanent role or just a working holiday - and Melbourne is one of the most desirable Australian cities. Melbourne offers some of the world's best medical facilities in the world's most liveable city. It boasts some of the worlds leading art galleries, theatres, museums and sporting facilities with a wonderful combination of cosmopolitan inner city living and leafy elegant suburbs.

SwingShift Nurses is the largest specialist mental health nursing agency in the country however we cover all areas of nursing and nursing specialties. They are able to offer International nurses either permanent positions or a variety of agency work in Melbourne or throughout the rest of the country.

Owner / Managing Director Eric Smith believes his staff are the key element in the agency's success. "Our team really care about the nurses and get a real kick out of putting the right nurse with the right hospital - be it a permanent position or an 8-hour shift." And keeping that personal touch is paramount. Over the past five years, many of the smaller boutique nursing agencies in Australia have been bought out by larger recruitment agencies, some of which are outside of the medical industry altogether. Nurses with these agencies often no longer get the care provided by the smaller boutique agencies. But SwingShift Nurses prides itself at being one of the largest independently owned and operated specialist nursing agencies - where the success and wellbeing of their nurses means more than "big business dollars".

This philosophy has certainly brought about results. SwingShift Nurses are the preferred supplier for many of the leading public and private healthcare facilities across Australia. When asked what the main difference between SwingShift Nurses and others, Operations Manager, Nicki Brett states "We take particular care in providing migration assistance and guaranteed work for travelling nurses or for those looking for long term relocation. For those seeking something more flexible, agency nursing provides variety, rewarding pay rates, professional insurance and the ability to travel without commitment to one organisation. We have many opportunities available in ED, operating theatre, midwifery, critical care, surgical/medical and, of course, mental health where we are Australia's leading provider. Nurses are not just a commodity to us, they are everything. at SwingShift Nurses it's like one big family and we really care about their success and happiness.