Urgent Care Registered Nurse

About ForHealth

ForHealth is one of Australia’s leading providers of primary healthcare, with 95+ medical centres, more than 1,500 independent practitioners and over 8 million patient consultations each year.

Our Urgent Care service provides accessible care for patients who require prompt medical attention but do not need emergency department treatment.

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our Urgent Care team and play an important role in delivering safe, high-quality and patient-centred care.

About the role

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care, conducting patient triage and working closely with Urgent Care Medical Practitioners.

You will have the opportunity to further develop your clinical skills in a fast-paced environment, including exposure to wound care, plastering and assisting with clinical procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct timely and accurate nursing triage for patients presenting to Urgent Care.
• Assess patient needs and prioritise care appropriately.
• Recognise clinical deterioration and escalate patients when required.
• Provide high-quality nursing and procedural care.
• Perform wound care, plastering and assist with clinical procedures.
• Work collaboratively with Medical Practitioners and the wider clinical team.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care to patients, families and carers.
• Provide patients with appropriate health education and information.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Contribute to workplace health and safety initiatives and report incidents and hazards.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in one or more of the following:
  • Emergency Department nursing; or
  • Nursing triage; or
  • ICU/CCU nursing; or
  • Rural or remote nursing.
• Previous triage, Emergency Department or remote nursing experience will be highly regarded.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated ability to recognise patient deterioration and escalate appropriately.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously and delegate appropriately.
• A genuine commitment to patient-centred care.

Successful applicants will be required to provide a Working with Children Check and, where applicable, National Police and International Police Checks.

Why join ForHealth?

• Competitive remuneration – Earn above award rates.
• No overnight shifts – Enjoy a better work-life balance.
• Career development – Ongoing training, development and support.
• Clinical development – Opportunities to expand your skills across wound care, plastering and clinical procedures.
• Comprehensive induction – Structured introduction to our Urgent Care service.
• Growing healthcare network – Be part of an expanding Urgent Care model across Australia.
• Employee benefits – Access a range of health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.

Our benefits

• 20% off dental treatments for you and your family.
• Health insurance discounts.
• Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits for you and your family.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Everyday savings on groceries, retail, utilities and more through Flare.
• Salary packaging options, including novated leases.
• ForHealth branded uniforms provided.
• Free onsite parking at our medical centres.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• No overnight shifts.

Child safety

ForHealth is committed to maintaining a child-safe and inclusive environment.

Successful candidates must:

• Comply with our child safety policies and Code of Conduct.
• Complete mandatory child safety training on commencement and annually.
• Maintain professional standards that support the safety and wellbeing of children and vulnerable people.

Diversity & Inclusion

ForHealth is committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, the LGBTIQA+ community, veterans, carers, refugees and people of all ages.

If you're an experienced Registered Nurse looking to develop your clinical skills and be part of a growing Urgent Care service, apply now.