Client Overview A leading private healthcare provider, specialising in surgical and outpatient care. The organisation employs specialist staff across multiple departments and prides itself on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. The Challenge The client needed a confidential executive search for a Director of Nursing. Their existing DON was relocating interstate, and the organisation required a seamless transition with minimal disruption to operations and patient care. Finding a candidate with the right leadership experience, cultural alignment and clinical credibility was critical. Our Approach Conducted an in-depth job briefing with the two owners to define essential skills, leadership attributes and cultural fit. Developed a targeted job ad and social media collateral in collaboration with the client. Initiated a strategic headhunting campaign, leveraging our national network of senior nursing leaders. Maintained regular, transparent updates with the client, ensuring alignment at every stage of the process. The Impact 4 days to deliver a shortlist of high-calibre candidates. 2 weeks total turnaround from brief to placement. 100% compliance checks completed before the candidate started. Zero operational disruption reported during the transition. A highly skilled Director of Nursing was successfully placed, bringing immediate leadership impact and cultural alignment. The client could focus on their clinical responsibilities, confident that the transition was managed seamlessly. Client Feedback: The two owners, both surgeons, praised the process as efficient, low-disruption and professionally managed end-to-end. They highlighted our proactive communication and sector expertise as key factors in the successful outcome.
The Brief A longstanding healthcare client urgently required coverage for 54 critical registered nursing shifts across NSW, VIC and QLD, all within two weeks. With tight compliance requirements and zero room for error, they needed a recruitment partner with proven speed, scale and precision. Key considerations: Multi-state logistics: Coordinating placements across three states with varied workforce availability. Speed and volume: Meeting a high-volume request with limited lead time. Strict compliance: Ensuring every nurse met specific credentialing requirements before deployment. The Challenge Filling dozens of critical shifts on short notice is always complex, especially across multiple states. In this case, the client needed fast action without compromising compliance, consistency, or care. Limited lead time to avoid disruption to services National scale requiring seamless logistics High compliance standards for all placements Demand for reliable, ready-to-go healthcare professionals Our Approach We immediately activated our national network of pre-screened nursing professionals. With deep experience in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments, the team: Mobilised resourcing and compliance within minutes of the request. Matched qualified and available registered nurses to the required shifts within 24 hours. Ensured all placements were fully vetted and aligned with the client’s specific compliance and credentialing requirements. Maintained open and responsive communication throughout the process to keep the client informed and confident. The Impact The outcome was fast, compliant and seamless. All 54 shifts filled within 24 hours - across multiple states 100% compliance with client onboarding and credentialing requirements Zero disruption to patient care or internal operations Strong client feedback, praising the speed, professionalism and fit of candidates. Client Feedback “MAYDAY Healthcare is an exceptional agency. Recently, we had an urgent need for registered nurses across various locations, and they impressively filled the roles in less than 24 hours with outstanding candidates. Siobhan and her team are always professional and a pleasure to work with. Despite our unique, fast-paced environment and short turnaround times, they consistently provide excellent service and truly understand our needs.”
Many healthcare professionals delay making a move because they fear starting from scratch. New systems. New expectations. New risks. But a career change in healthcare doesn’t have to mean starting again - it often means redirecting your experience. You’re more transferable than you think Clinical skills, communication, adaptability and decision-making travel well across healthcare settings. We regularly help candidates move: From hospital to community or aged care From residential to home care or NDIS From clinical roles into leadership, education or coordination From full-time burnout to flexible contract work Your experience still counts; it just needs the right setting. The smartest way to explore options You don’t need to resign to explore what else is out there. Start with: A confidential conversation Understanding how your skills translate across sectors Exploring short-term or trial roles Getting honest insight into pay, workload and expectations A good recruiter won’t push you, they’ll guide you. What candidates tell us after making the move “I didn’t realise how much better work could feel.” “I still care just as much, I’m just not exhausted.” “I wish I’d done this sooner.”  The right role doesn’t drain your passion but it does protect it. Your next step doesn’t have to be big. Sometimes the best career move is a small one: a different team, better leadership, more flexibility or a role that fits your life now, not five years ago. If you’re curious, we’re here. No pressure. Just a team that cares about your career.
