Urgent Care Practice Nurse | Northern Suburbs VIC | Casual Bank
At ForHealth, we're committed to delivering quality, accessible healthcare across Australia.
With 95+ medical centres and a network of ****+ independent practitioners, we provide 8+ million patient consultations annually.
As part of the ForHealth Group, we're focused on innovation, culture, and exceptional patient care.
The Role – Urgent Care Nurse Casual Bank Northern Melbourne: We are seeking dedicated and passionate Urgent Care Registered Nurses to join our dynamic Casual Bank team at various metropolitan and regional locations (Epping, Craigieburn, Moonee Ponds, Carlton).
As a vital team member, you will ensure all patients presenting to the Urgent Care Service are appropriately triaged, assessed, and provided with frontline care in collaboration with our skilled Urgent Care medical practitioners.
Why Join Us?
Flexible Hours; Choose your own shifts with ease using our cutting-edge digital rostering platform, ShiftMatch.
Flexible Locations: Enjoy the flexibility to work in various locations with 30 clinics across Australia, with multiple clinics in most mainland capital cities.
Top of Scope Practice: Enhance your skills with opportunities to perform suturing, plastering, and more.
Innovative Healthcare Model: Be part of an emerging and growing healthcare model, well-established in countries like New Zealand, the UK, and Scandinavia, with further investment recently announced by the Australian government.
Competitive Pay: Earn above award rates.
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.
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 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.
About You
AHPRA Registered Nurse.
You will be required to provide a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
Previous experience in triage in an emergency department, remote nursing or urgent care setting preferably 1 year minimum and/or urgent care setting.
3 years experience as an RN preferred
Ability to assess and recognise health deterioration and escalate 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.
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
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.
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