Urgent Care Team Leader

ABOUT FORHEALTH

ForHealth delivers quality, accessible healthcare across Australia, with 95+ medical centres, 1,500+ independent practitioners and more than 8 million patient consultations annually.

We are a leading provider of Urgent Care, delivering care when it is urgent but not an emergency, and continue to expand our services nationally.

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Urgent Care team as an Urgent Care Team Leader.

You will provide frontline clinical care while supporting the clinical and operational leadership of the nursing team. Working with Medical Practitioners, the Practice Nurse Manager and Practice Manager, you will support effective triage, patient flow, clinical excellence and team development.

WHY JOIN US?

• Above-award rates
• Career progression and leadership development
• No overnight shifts
• Flexible rostering
• Supportive team environment
• Top-of-scope Urgent Care practice
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities across our growing Urgent Care network

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and support Urgent Care triage
• Assess, triage and prioritise patients
• Recognise and escalate patient deterioration
• Provide high-quality nursing care within scope of practice
• Perform wound care, plastering, splinting, cannulation and IV therapy
• Perform suturing, suture removal and phlebotomy where applicable
• Assist Medical Practitioners with procedures
• Provide patient education and discharge support
• Support nursing staff onboarding, training and mentoring
• Assist with rostering and daily team coordination
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Monitor clinical stock, medications and equipment
• Promote workplace health and safety

ABOUT YOU

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 5 years' post-graduate nursing experience
• Minimum 1 year Emergency Department experience within the last 5 years
• Demonstrated emergency triage experience
• Primary Care or Urgent Care experience highly regarded
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to recognise and escalate deterioration
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team
• Passion for patient-centred care and clinical leadership
• Availability to work evenings and weekends

MANDATORY CHECKS

• Working With Children Check
• National Police Check
• International Police Check where relevant

COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY

Urgent Care Network Australia is committed to maintaining a child-safe and inclusive environment.

Successful candidates must comply with child safety policies and the Code of Conduct, complete mandatory child safety training and maintain professional standards that support the safety and wellbeing of children and vulnerable people.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 20% discount on dental treatments for you and your family
• Health insurance discounts
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flare discounts
• Salary packaging and novated lease options
• Uniform provided
• Free onsite parking
• Urgent Care induction and ongoing training
• Leadership development opportunities
• No overnight shifts

JOIN US

Join ForHealth and help shape the future of Urgent Care in Australia.

If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership career, apply now.

ForHealth Group is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace.