Permanent Nursing Recruitment for Melbourne Facilities
End-to-end recruitment for RNs, ENs, PCAs, DONs, and facility managers. Source, screen, train, place — with a trial-to-hire pathway that reduces hiring risk.
Find the Right Permanent Staff — Without the Hiring Risk
Hiring permanent nursing and care staff is one of the most consequential decisions an aged care facility or hospital makes. A bad hire doesn't just cost money — it affects care quality, team morale, compliance, and resident outcomes. In a market where healthcare workers are in high demand and short supply, making the right hire the first time matters more than ever.
Barton Care's permanent recruitment service takes the risk and burden out of hiring. We handle the entire process — from candidate sourcing and screening through to credential verification, Learn2Care training, interview coordination, placement, and 3-month follow-up support. And with our unique trial-to-hire pathway, you can see a candidate in action before committing to a permanent offer.
We recruit from both our existing pool of 600+ healthcare professionals and external channels, giving you access to candidates you wouldn't find through job boards alone.
Our Recruitment Process
A structured, end-to-end process designed to find candidates who fit your facility — not just fill a vacancy.
Candidate Sourcing
We source candidates from our existing pool of 600+ healthcare professionals and through external recruitment channels — job boards, referral networks, and targeted outreach.
Screening & Verification
Thorough screening: AHPRA registration verification, National Police Check, Working with Children Check, vaccination records, working rights confirmation, and minimum two reference checks.
Learn2Care Training
Candidates complete mandatory Learn2Care certification — 27 courses across 4 care streams covering aged care, home care, NDIS, and core compliance requirements.
Interview Coordination
We coordinate interviews between shortlisted candidates and your facility. You make the final hiring decision — we provide our assessment and recommendation.
Placement & Onboarding
Once you've selected a candidate, we manage the transition from agency to permanent employment, including documentation and handover.
3-Month Follow-Up
We stay in touch with both you and the placed candidate for 3 months after placement, ensuring a successful transition and addressing any concerns early.
The Trial-to-Hire Advantage
One of the most powerful features of Barton Care's recruitment model is the trial-to-hire pathway. Instead of committing to a permanent hire based on interviews alone, you can trial a Barton Care casual or temporary worker in your facility first.
You see them in action — how they interact with residents, how they work within your team, how they handle the demands of the role. If they're the right fit, you offer them a permanent position. If not, there's no obligation. This dramatically reduces the risk and cost of a bad hire.
Many of our most successful permanent placements started as casual workers through our casual staffing service. Facilities get to evaluate candidates in a real-world setting before making a long-term commitment — and candidates get to decide if your facility is the right fit for them, too.
Roles We Recruit For
From frontline care staff to senior leadership, Barton Care recruits across the full spectrum of healthcare roles.
Why Recruit Through Barton Care
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