About Us
ForHealth Medical Centres is a leader in quality, accessible healthcare with a nationwide network of medical centres and independent health practitioners.
The Role - Urgent Care Nurse or Paramedic
We are seeking dedicated and passionate Urgent Care Nurses to join our team at our Gladstone clinic.
Your Responsibilities:
* Triaging all patients who present to Urgent Care
* Conducting comprehensive assessments of patients' conditions
* Providing frontline care to patients in collaboration with medical practitioners
* Performing procedural work such as suturing and plastering
* Demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in the dynamic Urgent Care environment
* Delivering high-quality, person-centered care to patients, families, carers, and medical practitioners
* Providing essential health education to patients
* Completing all documentation accurately and promptly
Why Join Us?
You will be part of an innovative healthcare model that prioritizes patient-centred care. We offer competitive pay under the Health Services Professional Practitioners award and a range of benefits including a ForHealth branded uniform, dental discounts, fitness passport, and more.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
* AHPRA registration as a nurse or paramedic
* Previous experience in triage in an emergency setting, remote or urgent care setting (at least 1 year minimum)
* Strong communication skills both verbal and written and a high level of critical thinking
* Ability to assess and recognise health deterioration and elevate appropriately
* Autonomy to work independently and delegate when necessary
* Passion for helping others