Forhealth

Job Description

About the Role We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our Urgent Care team in Elizabeth. You will provide high-quality nursing care, conduct timely patient triage, identify clinical deterioration and work closely with Urgent Care Medical Practitioners to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care. This opportunity is well suited to nurses with experience in Emergency, Intensive Care, Critical Care, Coronary Care, acute care or rural/remote nursing who are looking to apply their clinical assessment and decision-making skills in a dynamic Urgent Care environment.

Why Join Us?

• Career progression – Build a long-term career with ongoing learning, development and internal opportunities.
• Top-of-scope practice – Develop your clinical skills in wound care, suturing, plastering, procedures and more, within your scope of practice.
• Paid Urgent Care training – Receive paid onboarding and triage training aligned with the Australasian Triage Scale.
• Innovative healthcare model – Be part of a growing and evolving area of primary healthcare.
• Competitive pay – Earn above-award rates.
• Work-life balance – No overnight shifts, with opportunities for evening and weekend work.
• Collaborative environment – Work alongside experienced Medical Practitioners and a supportive healthcare team.

Your Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact and conduct accurate, timely nursing triage.
• Assess patients, prioritise care and identify patients requiring urgent medical assessment or escalation.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to clinical deterioration.
• Deliver hands-on clinical care, including wound care, suturing, plastering and assisting with procedures, where appropriately trained and within scope.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in collaboration with patients, families, carers and Medical Practitioners.
• Provide health education and support patients to achieve positive clinical outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Contribute to workplace health, safety and quality initiatives.
• Adapt confidently to a fast-paced and changing Urgent Care environment.
• Work effectively both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About You

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse preferred.
• Experience in Emergency, triage, ICU, Critical Care, Coronary Care, acute care or rural/remote nursing.
• Previous emergency department triage experience is highly regarded but not essential.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and escalation skills.
• Ability to recognise clinical deterioration and respond appropriately.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, delegate appropriately and contribute effectively within a team.
• A strong commitment to patient-centred care.
• Flexibility and adaptability within a busy Urgent Care environment.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.

What We Offer

• Above-award rates.
• No overnight shifts.
• Paid Urgent Care induction and triage training.
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.
• 20% dental discount for you and your family.
• Health insurance discounts.
• Fitness Passport.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Flare employee discounts.
• Salary packaging and novated lease options.
• Uniform provided.
• Free onsite parking.

Child Safety & Inclusion

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

Successful candidates must comply with relevant child safety requirements, including screening and mandatory training.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace.

Ready to shape the future of Urgent Care? If you are an experienced Registered Nurse looking to develop your clinical skills in a growing Urgent Care environment, we would love to hear from you.