Urgent Care Practice Nurse — Hands-on, Fast-paced Evenings

Forhealth Medical Centres; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award rates

No overnight shifts

Ongoing training and induction

Career progression opportunities

Dental health discounts

Job summary

ForHealth is a leading Australian primary healthcare provider with a growing Urgent Care service. We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Urgent Care team in Adelaide, SA, delivering high‑quality triage, wound care, suturing and procedural support while collaborating with medical practitioners and families.

You will contribute to patient‑centred care in a fast‑paced setting, benefit from above‑award pay, ongoing training and clear career progression, and enjoy flexible opportunities for

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Emergency, triage, ICU/CCU or rural/remote nursing.
• Triage, emergency or remote nursing experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and escalation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, delegate appropriately and work effectively within a team.
• Passion for patient-centred care.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact and conduct accurate, timely nursing triage.
• Assess patients, prioritise care and identify/escalate emergencies or deterioration.
• Deliver hands-on clinical care including wound care, suturing, plastering and assisting with procedures.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in collaboration with patients, families and medical practitioners.
• Support patients with health education and achieving 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.

Skills

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Emergency nursing

Triage

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Job description

ForHealth is a leading Australian primary healthcare provider with a growing Urgent Care service. We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Urgent Care team in Adelaide, SA, delivering high‑quality triage, wound care, suturing and procedural support while collaborating with medical practitioners and families.

You will contribute to patient‑centred care in a fast‑paced setting, benefit from above‑award pay, ongoing training and clear career progression, and enjoy flexible opportunities for