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 dedicated Nurse Manager to oversee our Urgent Care nursing operations working across Newcastle and Hunter Region. Primarily, you will be based in our Cessnock Urgent Care centre but may have to work across the region from time to time. As a vital team member you will provide high quality leadership and support to our nursing teams whilst ensuring the highest standard of patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity to not only enhance your career path but the shape the future of Urgent Care as we grow nationally.
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.
* Top of scope practice : Enhance your skills joining a high performing team with opportunities to undertaken secondments and develop additional teams within the network.
* 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 and a generous salary package.
* 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
* Clinical Leadership and Training: Lead and mentor a passionate team of urgent care professionals. Champion best-practice triage and patient care, ensuring high standards through supportive oversight and ongoing clinical development.
* Nurse Leadership in Urgent Care Centres: Inspire and support practice nurse teams within our network of Urgent Care centres. Oversee treatment room operations, lead clinical audits, and optimise rostering and inventory processes.
* Quality and Compliance: Be the guardian of clinical governance. Lead audits, uphold accreditation standards, and embed a culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence.
* Workforce Planning and Development: Attract, develop, and retain top talent. Take ownership of recruitment, mentoring, and professional growth strategies for our nursing and paramedic teams within the Urgent Care centre.
* Strategic & Business Development: Bring fresh ideas to the table. Collaborate with leadership to shape future services, drive innovation, and enhance patient care through strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.
* Workplace Health & Safety: Foster a safe, supportive work environment. Champion WHS compliance and promote a proactive safety culture across the organisation.
About You
* Current AHPRA registration as an Registered Nurse.
* Cert IV in Training and Assessment is desired but not mandatory.
* 3 years of clinical nursing experience across any of the following:
o Urgent Care
o Primary healthcare
o Community
* You will be required to provide a Working with Children's check and National Police check if not already obtained.
* Proven skillset in leadership, mentorship and management.
* Strong critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills.
* A passion for patient-centred care and a personable approach.
What we offer
* Amazing healthcare perks which include:
* 20% off dental treatments for you and your family
* Fitness Passport – discounted gym benefits for you and your family
* 24/7 access to a national leading Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* 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 Management
* Better work-lifebalance - No more night shifts
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) 10 things that make us tick | ForHealth
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