Nurse Practitioner – Urgent Care | ACT

ForHealth Group; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible shifts

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

ForHealth Group is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner to lead patient care in urgent care clinics across the ACT and NSW. You will assess, diagnose, treat, and manage a broad range of urgent presentations with autonomy while collaborating with GPs and allied health staff.

This role offers flexible rostering, the chance to influence community access to timely care, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Nurse Practitioner endorsement (AHPRA registered).
• Experience in urgent care, emergency, or primary care settings.
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia.
• Flexible availability, including short-notice shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prompt and effective care for patients requiring urgent attention.
• Perform thorough clinical assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and provide evidence-based health advice.
• Collaborate with and support nursing and administrative team members.

Skills

Urgent care experience

Autonomous clinical decision-making

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Nurse Practitioner endorsement (AHPRA registered)

Job description

Lead Patient Care as a Nurse Practitioner in Urgent Care

Make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, collaborative healthcare environment while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

We are seeking experienced and patient-focused Nurse Practitioners to join our growing network of Urgent Care Clinics. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a high degree of clinical autonomy, managing diverse presentations and delivering evidence-based care to patients requiring urgent, non-emergency treatment.

Working alongside GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals, you will play a key role in improving access to timely healthcare and supporting better outcomes for the communities we serve.

Work Across the ACT & NSW

Join our growing network of Urgent Care Clinics in Woden (ACT) and Queanbeyan (NSW), with the flexibility to work at the location that best suits you. Whether you prefer to be based at a single clinic or would like the opportunity to work across both sites, we offer rostering options to match your availability and lifestyle.

About the Role

As a Nurse Practitioner, you will assess, diagnose, treat, prescribe, and manage a broad range of presentations across the lifespan. You'll utilise your advanced clinical skills to make independent decisions while collaborating within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team.

This role offers the opportunity to combine clinical leadership with hands-on patient care in a dynamic environment, helping to reduce pressure on local emergency departments and improve access to community-based healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver prompt and effective care for patients requiring urgent attention

• Perform thorough clinical assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans

• Prescribe medications and provide evidence-based health advice

• Collaborate with and support nursing and administrative team members

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay & Flexible Shifts – Attractive rates, including premium pay for short-notice coverage

• Professional Development – Ongoing opportunities to support your career growth

• Supportive Environment – Collaborate with experienced Nurses and administrative staff

• Work-Life Balance – Flexibility to choose shifts that suit your lifestyle

What We’re Looking For

• Registered Nurse with Nurse Practitioner endorsement (AHPRA registered)

• Experience in urgent care, emergency, or primary care settings

• Unrestricted working rights in Australia

• Flexible availability, including the ability to cover shifts at short notice

ForHealth is committed to child safety. Successful applicants must comply with ForHealth’s Child Safe Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct, complete mandatory child safety training, and hold all relevant screening checks prior to commencement, including WWCC / Blue Card / WWVP, National Police Check and International Criminal History Check where applicable.