Emergency & Critical Care Nurses / Paramedics

ForHealth Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Melbourne seeks passionate Urgent Care Nurses or Paramedics to join their team. You will be responsible for triaging and assessing patients, performing necessary procedures, and providing high-quality care in a dynamic setting. Ideal candidates will be AHPRA registered with relevant triage experience. Apply now to join a healthcare model recognized internationally and help build a healthier Australia.

Benefits

Dental Discounts

Discounted gym membership

ForHealth branded uniform

Qualifications

• AHPRA Registered Nurse or Paramedic required.
• Previous experience in triage preferred.
• 5 years post graduate experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage all patients presenting to Urgent Care.
• Provide high-quality, person-centered care.
• Complete all documentation accurately.

Skills

AHPRA Registered Nurse or Paramedic

Strong communication skills

Ability to assess health deterioration

Critical thinking

Personable approach

Job description

Emergency & Critical Care Nurses / Paramedics

ForHealth Medical Centres is an industry leader in quality, accessible healthcare. We have a nationwide network of 95+ medical centres and 1500+ independent health practitioners. Our independent health practitioners offer their patients a lifetime of holistic care and provide 8+ million patient consultations annually. We are proudly part of the ForHealth Group and the leading provider of Urgent Care Services within primary healthcare.

The Role – Urgent Care Nurse or Paramedic

We are seeking dedicated and passionate Urgent Care Nurse or Paramedics to join our Werribee clinic. As a vital member of the multi-disciplinary team, you will ensure all patients presenting to Urgent Care are appropriately triaged, assessed, and provided with frontline care in collaboration with our skilled Urgent Care medical practitioners.

Your Responsibilities

• Responsible for triage of all patients who present to Urgent Care
• Conduct comprehensive and accurate assessment
• Act promptly for any triaged patients requiring immediate emergency care on arrival or due to deterioration
• Perform procedural work such as suturing and plastering
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability for the dynamic Urgent Care environment
• Deliver high-quality, person-centered care in collaboration with patients, families, carers, and medical practitioners
• Provide essential health education to patients
• Complete all documentation accurately and promptly

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Healthcare Model: Be part of an emerging and growing healthcare model, well-established in countries like New Zealand, the UK, and Scandinavia, with further investment recently announced by the Australian government
• Competitive Pay under the Health Services Professional Practitioners award
• Healthcare Leadership: Join the leading provider in this emerging part of primary healthcare
• ForHealth branded uniform provided
• Dental Discounts: Enjoy dental discounts for you and your family
• Fitness Passport – discounted gym and fitness passport

About You

• AHPRA Registered Nurse or Paramedic
• Working with Children Check and National Police Check required
• Previous experience in triage in an emergency setting, remote or urgent care setting preferably 1 year minimum and/or urgent care setting
• 5 years post graduate experience preferred
• Ability to assess and recognise health deterioration and escalate appropriately
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written and a high level of critical thinking
• Autonomy: Ability to work independently and delegate when necessary
• Passion for People: A personable approach and a passion for helping others

Join us in creating a healthier Australia and be part of a company that values training, development, and internal promotion. If you're ready to be part of this first-class team, apply now!

ForHealth Group is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestry; disability; culturally and linguistically diverse groups; the LGBTIQA+ community; veterans; carers; refugees; and people of all ages. ForHealth Group fosters a safe, respectful, and inclusive organisation culture which aims to eliminate behaviours that are unlawful and not in line with our values.