Urgent Care Registered Nurse | Phillip | Casual

Forhealth; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% off dental treatments for you and/

Health insurance discounts

Fitness Passport – discounted gym

24/7 national EAP

Flare benefits platform

Salary packaging options (novated Leas

Branded uniforms provided

Free onsite parking at centres

Ongoing training and induction to Urg

Job summary

ForHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Urgent Care Service. You will triage patients, provide front-line care in collaboration with the Urgent Care Medical Practitioner, and support a fast-paced team focused on high-quality outcomes.

You will work evenings and weekends, ensuring timely assessment and escalation when needed, while maintaining meticulous documentation and a patient-centered approach in a growing national network.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration as an RN is mandatory.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work autonomously and delegate when appropriate.
• Commitment to child safety policies and training.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for patients in urgent care with triage accuracy and empathy.
• Conduct thorough nursing triage and prioritise care.
• Identify emergencies or deterioration and escalate promptly.
• Perform hands-on procedural care such as suturing and plastering.
• Maintain flexible performance in a fast-paced urgent care setting.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care with the care team.

Skills

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Evenings & weekends availability

Strong communication

Autonomous work

Child safety compliance

Job description

Job Description

The Company 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.
• 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

• 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 braded uniforms provided.
• Free onsite parking at our medical centres.
• Ongoing training, development and support that includes a fantastic induction into Urgent Care.

If you're ready to be part of this first-class team, ForHealth Group is committed to diversity and inclusion. ForHealth Group is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people with: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestry; disability; culturally and linguistically diverse groups; the LGBTIQA+ community; veterans; carers; refugees; and people of all ages. ForHealth Group fosters a safe, respectful, and inclusive organisation culture which aims to eliminate behaviours that are unlawful and not in line with the 10 things that make us tick (our Values) 10 things that make us tick | ForHealth