Casual Community Health Nurse Urgent Care Clinic

• Casual – must have weekend availability

• Attractive salary packaging

• Culture that supports work-life balance

About Sunraysia Community Health Services

Sunraysia Community Health Services (SCHS) is a leading not-for-profit community health organisation dedicated to improving health and wellbeing outcomes across our region. We provide primary and preventive health services to individuals and families who may be at risk of poor health outcomes or experience barriers to accessing care.

At SCHS, we recognise the significant impact that the Social Determinants of Health have on the lives of our community members and are committed to addressing health inequities through a client-centred, relationship-based model of care. Our approach focuses on care coordination, working alongside consumers, families, and communities to understand their unique circumstances and support health and wellbeing within the context of their everyday lives. Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, SCHS strives to create healthier, more connected communities.

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Why work with us

• We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organisation committed to helping others

• We have some great talent who are happy to share their experience and skills to help you on your way

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year to increase your take home pay, plus additional meals and accommodation salary packaging available up to $2,650 per year.

• Professional development opportunities

• Modern facilities

• Free Flu vaccinations

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Role

Urgent Care Clinics (UCC’s) provide care to people who require urgent care but not an emergency response.  Working to reduce demand on Emergency Departments, the UCC’s are a GP led multi-disciplinary service where clients with urgent but non-life-threatening conditions such as mild infections, minor fractures and minor burns can receive treatment outside of the emergency department. Patient referrals will be via the MBPH Emergency Department, Ambulance Victoria (AV), Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED), Nurse On Call, and walk-ins.

The Registered Nurse will work within an appropriately equipped consulting space to provide high-quality assessment and care.

The Registered Nurse will participate in a roster which may include evening work and weekend work, both of which will attract penalty rates. 

Performing a comprehensive initial assessment on clients who are prebooked or those who walk in to the service, the role will triage all patients both in accordance with UCC clinical practice guidelines and in conjunction with the GP on duty.  The role will also ensure optimal patient flow with demand management with the ability to deliver a comprehensive suite of treatment options as directed by the General Practitioner/Nurse Practitioner.

Key Selection Criteria

Mandatory

• Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent

• Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse (Div 1)

• Emergency department experience, triage or post grad qualifications in emergency care/critical care or the ability to demonstrate comprehensive patient assessment.

• Experience with both adult and paediatric patients.

Desirable

• Experience/knowledge of Best Practice software

For a confidential discussion, please contact Carolyn Whitehouse, Clinic Programs Manager, on 03 •••• •444 or cwhitehouse@schs.com.au

Apply

To apply, please forward your covering letter, CV, responses to Key Selection Criteria and contact details of three professional referees addressed to Manager Human Resources, careers@schs.com.au

Applications close 8am Monday 7 September 2026.

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Compliance

PLEASE NOTE: SCHS is committed to the application of the Child Safe Standards. All positions are subject to thorough credentialing and safety screening prior to commencing employment. This includes reference checks and National Police Check for all SCHS employees. Any prospective employee who has resided and worked overseas in the past 10 years for a continuous period of 12 months or more will be required to undergo an International Criminal History Check. Where applicable, employees may also be required to hold a current Working With Children check issued in the state of Victoria and have a current NDIS Clearance (NDIS Worker Screening Check).

For more information on the NDIS Worker Screening Check,  please click here.

Department of Health Guidelines for Immunisation of Health Care Workers require all staff to demonstrate immunity to specific preventable diseases. As part of the recruitment process, the preferred applicant is required to provide evidence of immunisation (and/or serology) to confirm they are protected from risk.