Urgent Care Practice Nurse

seek.com.au; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Night Shifts

Uniform provided

Dental discounts to employees and **te

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking an AHPRA-registered nurse to triage patients in Urgent Care, conducting comprehensive assessments and escalating emergencies when needed. The role emphasizes high-quality, patient-centered care and accurate documentation in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates will have triage experience in an emergency department (1 year preferred; 5 years desirable) and the ability to work autonomously with excellent verbal and written communication.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registered nurse with current practicing certificate.
• Triage experience in an emergency department preferred.
• Strong communication and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and delegate when appropriate.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing triage assessments for all presenting patients.
• Escalate emergencies or deteriorating conditions promptly.
• Be flexible in a dynamic Urgent Care environment.
• Provide patient-centered care in collaboration with families and medical staff.
• Ensure patients achieve desired clinical outcomes through appropriate actions.
• Deliver health education and complete documentation accurately.

Skills

Triage nursing

Emergency department experience

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Autonomy

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Job description

The Tasks

Responsible for Triage of all patients who present to Urgent Care by performing comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments.

Take appropriate action for any triaged patients who require escalation due to an emergency presentation or deterioration of illness or injury.

Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability for the dynamic Urgent Care environment.

Provide high quality person centred care activities relating to patient's injury or illness in collaboration with the patients, families, carers and the medical practitioner.

Responsible for ensuring patients receive desired clinical outcomes.

Provide health education to patients as required.

Complete all documentation promptly and accurately.

• No Night Shifts
• Uniform provided
• Dental discounts to employees and family members
• Competitive hourly rate
• Join a high performing collaborative team

The Successful Candidate

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Previous experience in triage in an emergency department, preferably 1 year minimum

5 years' experience preferred.

Ability to assess and recognise health deterioration and

Strong communication skills both verbal and written and a high level of critical thinking.

Can work autonomously and delegate when appropriate.

A passion for people with a personable approach.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of an outstanding work environment in a purpose and values-driven Company that invests in its people through training and development and internal promotion.