Overview
Urgent Care Practice Nurse | Charlestown | Casual
The Company At For Health, 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. As part of the For Health Group, we’re focused on innovation, culture, and exceptional patient care.
The Role
We are looking for an Urgent Care Registered Nurse to join our Charlestown Urgent Care Service. As a vital team member, you will be responsible for ensuring 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.
Your Responsibilities
- Responsible for triage of all patients who present to Urgent Care
- Conduct comprehensive and accurate nursing triage
- Act promptly for any triaged patients requiring emergency escalation or due to deterioration
- Perform procedural work such as suturing and plastering
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability for the energetic 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
About You
- AHPRA Registered Nurse
- Must be available evenings and weekends; Working with Children Check and National Police Check required
- Previous experience in triage within an emergency department, remote nursing, or ICU is preferred, or a minimum of 3 years of experience in acute care settings
- 3 years’ experience as an RN preferred; ICU nursing experience welcomed
- Ability to assess and recognise health deterioration and escalate appropriately
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written and a high level of critical thinking
- Ability to work autonomously and delegate when appropriate
- A personable approach with a passion for people
What We Offer
- 20% off dental treatments for you and your family
- Fitness Passport – discounted gym benefits for you and your family
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health insurance discounts
- Provided Uniforms
- Free onsite parking
- Ongoing training, development and support
- Work around your schedule: Full time, Part Time, Casual opportunities
- Better work-life balance – No more night shifts
- Competitive Rates
Equal Opportunity
For Health Group is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; disability; culturally and linguistically diverse groups; the LGBTIQA+ community; veterans; carers; refugees; and people of all ages.
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