Urgent Care Icu/Ccu/Remote Nurses - Registered Nurse | Elizabeth | Casual

Forhealth; Adelaide; Remote; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No overnight shifts

Paid onboarding and triage training

Uniform provided

Free onsite parking

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

ForHealth is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Urgent Care team in Elizabeth, Australia. You will provide high‑quality nursing care, perform timely triage, and work with Urgent Care Medical Practitioners to ensure safe, patient‑centred care in a dynamic setting.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in emergency/acute care, strong assessment and escalation skills, and a commitment to patient safety.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Nursing skills

Triage

Clinical assessment

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Job Description

About the Role We are seeking experiencedRegistered Nursesto join our Urgent Care team inElizabeth. 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 inEmergency, Intensive Care, Critical Care, Coronary Care, acute care or rural/remote nursingwho 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

• CurrentAHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum3 years’ experience as a Registered Nursepreferred.
• ExperienceinEmergency, 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.
• Astrong commitment to patient‑centred care.
• Flexibility and adaptability within a busy Urgent Care environment.
• Availability to workevenings 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.