Urgent Care Practice Nurse | Epping | Full Time

Forhealth; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Dental discounts to employees and fam­

Competitive hourly rate

Join a high performing collaborative t

Job summary

ForHealth Medical Centres in Melbourne is seeking a Full Time Urgent Care Practice Nurse to join our Epping Urgent Care Service. You will triage and provide front-line care in collaboration with the Urgent Care medical practitioner.

You will perform nursing assessments, escalate emergencies, educate patients, and ensure accurate documentation, contributing to high-quality, person-centred care. AHPRA registration and experience in triage are preferred; join a high-performing team in a

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration with nursing qualification.
• Experience triaging in an emergency department.
• Ability to assess health deterioration and escalate appropriately.
• Strong written and verbal communication; high level of critical thinking.
• Able to work autonomously and delegate when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Triage all patients presenting to Urgent Care with comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Escalate emergencies or deteriorations promptly.
• Demonstrate flexibility in the dynamic Urgent Care environment.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centered care in collaboration with patients, families, carers and the medical practitioner.
• Ensure patients receive desired clinical outcomes.
• Provide health education to patients as required.
• Complete documentation promptly and accurately.

Skills

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Triage in ED

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Autonomy

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Job Description

The Company ForHealth Medical Centres is an industry leader in quality, accessible healthcare. We have a nationwide network of 80+ medical centres and 1300+ independent health practitioners. Our independent health practitioners offer their patients a lifetime of holistic care and provide 7+ million patient consultations annually. We are proudly part of the ForHealth Group. The Role We are looking for a Full Time Urgent Care Practice Nurse to join our Epping Urgent Care Service. You will be a key team member who will be responsible for ensuring 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.

Perks & Benefits

• Uniform provided
• Dental discounts to employees and family members
• Competitive hourly rate
• Join a high performing collaborative team

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.

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 escape appropriately.
• 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. If you want to be a part of this first-class team, join the mission to help build a healthier Australia.