Urgent Care Nurse - Queanbeyan

For Health Group; Queanbeyan-Palerang; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health discounts

Gym benefits

EAP access

Salary packaging

Uniforms provided

Free parking

Induction training

No night shifts

Job summary

ForHealth Group in Australia is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Urgent Care Service. You will triage, provide frontline nursing care and support the Urgent Care Medical Practitioner to deliver timely patient care in a dynamic setting.

Join a growing network committed to delivering quality healthcare with opportunities for development, valuable cross-functional exposure, and a supportive induction into Urgent Care. Evening and weekend availability is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Experience in Emergency/triage/ICU settings preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Comfort with fast-paced urgent care environments.

Responsibilities

• Be the first contact for patients in urgent care and triage accurately.
• Provide high-quality nursing care and assist in procedures.
• Identify emergencies and escalate promptly to the medical practitioner.
• Document patient records meticulously for continuity of care.
• Collaborate with patients, families and clinicians to support outcomes.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Triage experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

At ForHealth, we’re committed to delivering quality, accessible healthcare across Australia. With 95+ medical centres and a network of 1500+ independent practitioners, we provide 8+ million patient consultations annually.

ForHealth is proud to be one of the industry leaders in providing Urgent Care: care for when it’s urgent but not an emergency. At our centres, you can expect exceptional services that are based on innovation, culture and exceptional patient care that not only sets the standard for NSW, but allows us to grow our footprint nationally.

The Role

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our Urgent Care Service. As a vital team member, you will provide high-quality nursing support and ensure all patients that present to the Urgent Care Service are identified as being appropriate for the service, triaged promptly and provided with front line care in collaboration with the Urgent Care Medical Practitioner. As a Registered Nurse, this is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your career path and shape the future of Urgent Care with a group of leading nurses.

Why Join Us?

• Career Progression: We want to encourage you to build a long-term career with ForHealth Group with countless opportunities to learn and grow no matter what your role is.
• Top of scope practice: Enhance your skills joining a high performing team with opportunities to perform wound care, plastering, assisting in procedures, and much more.
• Innovative Healthcare Model: Be part of an emerging and growing healthcare model, well-established in countries like New Zealand, the United Kingdom, with further investment recently announced by the Australian government.
• Competitive Pay: Earn above award rates.
• Work-life balance: No overnight work, with plenty of opportunities to ensure you have a healthy work structure.
• Healthcare Leadership: Join the leading provider in this emerging part of primary healthcare with the opportunity to work across our growing Urgent Care centres.

Your Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for patients in urgent care — take charge of triaging every patient who walks through the door with accuracy, empathy, and confidence.
• Conduct thorough and precise nursing triage — quickly assess patient needs and prioritize care to ensure the best outcomes.
• Act decisively in critical moments — identify and elevate emergencies or patient deterioration without hesitation to safeguard patient health.
• Put your clinical skills to work — perform hands-on procedural care such as suturing and plastering, expanding your expertise in a fast-paced environment.
• Thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing setting — demonstrate flexibility and adaptability as you respond to the unique challenges of urgent care.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care — collaborate closely with patients, their families, carers, and medical practitioners to ensure a supportive care experience.
• Help patients reach their health goals — support and guide them toward the best clinical outcomes with your knowledge and care.
• Empower through education — provide essential health information that equips patients to take charge of their wellbeing.
• Maintain meticulous documentation — complete all patient records accurately and promptly to support continuity of care and quality standards.
• Champion workplace health and safety by actively participating in safety initiatives, promptly reporting any incidents/hazards whilst fostering a secure and supportive work environment.

About You

• Current AHPRA registration as an Registered Nurse.
• Must be available evenings and weekends.
• Meet the minimum experience level in any one of the following:
• 3 years of experience in an Emergency Department setting OR
• 3 years of triage experience OR
• 3 years of experience in ICU, CCU, Rural or remote nursing.
• Previous experience in triage with an emergency department, remote nursing is preferred.
• You will be required to provide a Working with Children’s check, National Police check if not already obtained and International police check where relevant.
• Basic Life Support Certificate required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to assess and recognise health deterioration and elevate appropriately.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with excellent attention to detail.
• Can work autonomously and delegate when appropriate.
• A passion for patient-centered care and a personable approach.

Commitment to Child Safety

Urgent Care Network Australia is committed to maintaining a child-safe and inclusive environment.

Successful candidates must:

• Comply with child safety policies and the Code of Conduct
• Complete mandatory child safety training on commencement and annually
• Maintain professional standards that support the safety and wellbeing of children and vulnerable people

What we offer

• Amazing health care perks which include:
  • 20% off dental treatments for you and your family
  • Health insurance discounts
• Fitness Passport – discounted gym benefits for you and your family.
• 24/7 access to a national leading Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Everyday savings on groceries, retail, utilities and more through the Flare benefits platform.
• Salary packaging options including novated leases for vehicles with running costs included.
• ForHealth Group branded uniforms provided.
• Free onsite parking at our Medical Centres.
• Ongoing training, development and support that includes a fantastic induction into Urgent Care.
• Better work-life balance - No more night shifts!

Join us in creating a healthier Australia and be part of a company that values training, development, and internal promotion.