Frontline Urgent Care Paramedic - Triage, Treat, Autonomy

ForHealth Group; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Flare benefits platform

Novated leases

Dental discounts

Fitness Passport

Uniform provided

Job summary

ForHealth Group is seeking an Urgent Care Nurse or Paramedic to join the Charlestown clinic on a casual basis. You will triage patients, perform initial assessments, and provide frontline care in collaboration with Urgent Care practitioners.

Ideal applicants are AHPRA registered and have triage experience in emergency, urgent care, or remote settings, with strong communication and autonomous work style. The role offers exposure to a dynamic urgent care environment and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or paramedic with AHPRA registration.
• Working with Children’s Check and Police check where required.
• 1 year minimum triage experience in emergency/urgent care.
• 5 years post-graduate experience preferred.
• Ability to assess health deterioration and escalate appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Triage all patients presenting to Urgent Care.
• Conduct comprehensive and accurate assessments.
• Act promptly for emergencies on arrival or deterioration.
• Perform procedural tasks such as suturing and plastering.
• Demonstrate flexibility in a dynamic Urgent Care environment.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care with patients and families.
• Ensure patients achieve desired clinical outcomes.
• Provide essential health education to patients.
• Complete documentation accurately and promptly.

Skills

Triage

Assessment

Communication

Autonomy

Critical thinking

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse or Paramedic

Job description

ForHealth Group is seeking an Urgent Care Nurse or Paramedic to join the Charlestown clinic on a casual basis. You will triage patients, perform initial assessments, and provide frontline care in collaboration with Urgent Care practitioners.

Ideal applicants are AHPRA registered and have triage experience in emergency, urgent care, or remote settings, with strong communication and autonomous work style. The role offers exposure to a dynamic urgent care environment and ongoing professional