Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Urgent Care Registered Nurse to join our team.
The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and the capacity to work autonomously.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure all patients presenting to the Urgent Care Service are triaged promptly and provided with frontline care in collaboration with medical practitioners.
* Conduct comprehensive and accurate nursing triage, identifying patients requiring emergency escalation or deterioration.
* Perform procedural work such as suturing and plastering.
* Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with patients, families, carers, and medical practitioners.
* Provide essential health education to patients.
* Complete documentation accurately and promptly.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* AHPRA Registered Nurse
* Availability to work evenings and weekends
* Working with Children Check and National Police Check
* Previous experience in triage within an emergency department, remote nursing, or ICU preferred, or minimum 3 years of acute care settings experience
* Strong communication and critical thinking skills
* Ability to work autonomously and delegate when necessary
Benefits:
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment
* Chance to develop skills and expertise in urgent care nursing