ForHealth Medical Centres is an industry leader in quality, accessible healthcare. We have a nationwide network of 95+ medical centres and 1500+ independent health practitioners. Our independent health practitioners offer their patients a lifetime of holistic care and provide 8+ million patient consultations annually. We are proudly part of the ForHealth Group and the leading provider of Urgent Care Services within primary healthcare.
The Role – Urgent Care Nurse or Paramedic
We are seeking dedicated and passionate Urgent Care Nurse or Paramedic to join our Gladstone clinic.
Your Responsibilities
* Responsible for triage of all patients who present to Urgent Care
* Conduct comprehensive and accurate assessment
* Act promptly for any triaged patients requiring immediate emergency care on arrival or due to deterioration
* Perform procedural work such as suturing and plastering
* Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability for the dynamic Urgent Care environment
* Deliver high-quality, person-centered care in collaboration with patients, families, carers, and medical practitioners
* Ensure patients achieve desired clinical outcomes
* Provide essential health education to patients
* Complete all documentation accurately and promptly
Why Join Us?
* Innovative Healthcare Model: Be part of an emerging and growing healthcare model, well-established in countries such as New Zealand, the UK, and Scandinavia, with further investment recently announced by the Australian government
* Competitive pay under the Health Services Professional Practitioners award
* Healthcare Leadership: Join the leading provider in this emerging part of primary healthcare
* ForHealth branded uniform provided
* Dental discounts: Enjoy dental discounts for you and your family
* Fitness Passport – discounted gym and fitness passport
About You
* AHPRA registered nurse or paramedic
* Must be able to provide a Working with Children Check and National Police Check
* Previous experience in triage in an emergency setting, remote or urgent care setting preferably 1 year minimum and/or urgent care setting
* 5 years post graduate experience preferred
* Ability to assess and recognise health deterioration and elevate appropriately
* Strong communication skills both verbal and written and a high level of critical thinking
* Autonomy: Ability to work independently and delegate when necessary
* Passion for people: A personable approach and a passion for helping others
Join us in creating a healthier Australia and be part of a company that values training, development, and internal promotion. If you're ready to be part of this first-class team, apply now!
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).
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