Congratulations to our nurse of the month for April 2024 – Sunshine! Sunshine has been with VNS since 2022. She specialises in Cardiac Care and Mental Health. You can check out her full review below. What do you love most about working with VNS? Being an agency nurse for quite a while and doing travel nursing at the same time has given me the opportunity to prioritize what matters the most. Work-life balance at your own pace helps you combat career burnout. The flexibility of choosing where to go and when to work gives you the life you've always wanted.    What is your nursing ..read more

Congratulations to our nurse of the month for March – Rosalyn! She has been doing an incredible job as a midwife in post-natal departments and delivery suites. We’re so excited to present Rosalyn with this award to recognise all the hard work and dedication she has provided. You can read all about Rosalyn’s time with VNS below. What do you love most about working with VNS?   I have recently gone back to study further nursing and rarely know what I'm doing more than a few weeks in advance. There is always excellent flexibility in choice of shifts.     What is your nursing sp ..read more

Congratulations to our nurse of the month for February 2024 - Lianie! We're excited to present you with this award. You've been hard at work on the medical and surgical wards with your patients. So, we wanted to thank you!  You can read more about Lianie's time with VNS below.  What do you love most about working with VNS?   Definitely the first thing that comes to mind is the flexibility of choosing your own roster and not feeling pressured to work insane hours. Working with VNS definitely gives you the freedom of not being committed to just one hospital or health care sett ..read more

Congratulations to Feyza, an exceptional emergency nurse who works with us here at VNS Nursing Agency! Her commitment to excellence in the fast-paced Emergency Department showcases not only her skills but also reflects her commitment to the healthcare sector. What do you love most about working with VNS? Honestly, VNS has the best staff. They are very respectful and supportive at all times, their energy and vibe is also wonderful. VNS working rates are the best rates compared to other agencies I’ve previously worked with. The staff are so understanding if a cancellation needs to be made an ..read more

When it comes to developing your career as a nurse, not much beats extra training. It’ll help you reach new heights, reignite your passions, and allow you to specialise in a new nursing field. There are so many exciting training programs for nurses to take.  Generally, the biggest roadblock is knowing where to go to access the training. There are a lot of different options for training. We’ll break down some of these options, and what you can achieve from embarking on some training in the article below. Let’s dive in.  Why do extra training? 1. Gain varied experience If you’re lo ..read more

Congratulations to October’s nurse of the month winner, Caroline. She has been an amazing member of team, working hard as a theatre specialist in facilities across Melbourne. Caroline loves the flexibility on offer with VNS and the friendly team that helps support her preferences. You can read more about Caroline’s time at VNS in the interview below.   What do you love most about working with VNS?   The professionalism, flexibility, and commitment to great teamwork, and the schedules on working shifts are promptly allocated. Most importantly an Excellent workaround for one's pre ..read more

As a nurse, you’ve got a lot of career opportunities in front of you. Two of these opportunities include choosing between staff nursing and agency nursing. Both offer unique experiences, benefits, and career opportunities. This makes choosing between the two quite a challenge. So, which one is right for you? If you’ve got no idea, then you’re in the right place. It can be hard to know the answer. But hopefully after our detailed breakdown of staff nursing and agency nursing, you’ll have a better idea as to which path suits you. Let’s dive in! What is an Agency Nurse? Before we get to the ..read more

Announcing September’s nurse of the month – Tania. Congratulations! You’ve made a huge impact on the VNS team over the last 5 years. Tania is very honoured to have received this award. She’s loved how helpful, professional, and accessible the VNS team is in providing shifts.   If you want to hear more about Tania’s time at VNS, check out the interview below.     What do you love most about working with VNS?   I have worked with VNS for over 5 years and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The team have always been extremely helpful, professional and accessible with pro ..read more

Congratulations to VNS nurse of the month Elizabeth! She’s been working hard in Emergency Departments. Elizabeth loves how easy it is to book shifts when and where she wants them through our app. You can learn more about Elizabeth’s time with VNS in the interview below. What do you love most about working with VNS? I love the flexibility of choosing when and where I work. The app is great so you can book shifts easily. Also, every time I call in the staff are very friendly and helpful. What is your nursing speciality and what facilities/locations do you usually work at? My speciality is em ..read more

The nurse of the month for July is Sonya! Congratulations Sonya. We’re very proud of the awesome work Sonya has done. She’s been with VNS Nursing Agency for a few years and loves the flexibility and rewarding work available to her. You can learn more about what Sonya loves about working with VNS below.  1. Since joining VNS a few years ago, I have enjoyed the flexibility around my lifestyle and the friendly, kind and supportive professional allocations' staff. 2. My nursing speciality includes: Accident and Emergency, general nursing, Day Procedure Units, Short Stay Units. I usually w ..read more