At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality nursing care and conduct timely patient triage in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: ForHealth, a leader in innovative healthcare with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Above-award pay, paid training, flexible shifts, and health insurance discounts.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real difference in patient care.
- Qualifications: Current AHPRA registration and minimum 3 years’ nursing experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Locum cover is required from 24 - 25 October 2026.
Position Details:
- Shift times: 2000 - 0830
- Accommodation is included.
About the Role
We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our Urgent Care team in Elizabeth. You will provide high-quality nursing care, conduct timely patient triage, identify clinical deterioration and work closely with Urgent Care Medical Practitioners to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.
Why Join Us?
- Career progression– Build a long-term career with ongoing learning, development and internal opportunities.
- Top-of-scope practice– Develop your clinical skills in wound care, suturing, plastering, procedures and more, within your scope of practice.
- Paid Urgent Care training– Receive paid onboarding and triage training aligned with the Australasian Triage Scale.
- Innovative healthcare model– Be part of a growing and evolving area of primary healthcare.
- Competitive pay– Earn above-award rates.
- Work-life balance– No overnight shifts, with opportunities for evening and weekend work.
- Collaborative environment– Work alongside experienced Medical Practitioners and a supportive healthcare team.
Your Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact and conduct accurate, timely nursing triage.
- Assess patients, prioritise care and identify patients requiring urgent medical assessment or escalation.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to clinical deterioration.
- Deliver hands-on clinical care, including wound care, suturing, plastering and assisting with procedures, where appropriately trained and within scope.
- Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in collaboration with patients, families, carers and Medical Practitioners.
- Provide health education and support patients to achieve positive clinical outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Contribute to workplace health, safety and quality initiatives.
- Adapt confidently to a fast-paced and changing Urgent Care environment.
- Work effectively both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
About You
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse preferred.
- Experience in Emergency, triage, ICU, Critical Care, Coronary Care, acute care or rural/remote nursing.
- Previous emergency department triage experience is highly regarded but not essential.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and escalation skills.
- Ability to recognise clinical deterioration and respond appropriately.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously, delegate appropriately and contribute effectively within a team.
- A strong commitment to patient-centred care.
- Flexibility and adaptability within a busy Urgent Care environment.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends.
What We Offer
- Above-award rates.
- No overnight shifts.
- Paid Urgent Care induction and triage training.
- Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities.
- 20% dental discount for you and your family.
- Health insurance discounts.
- Fitness Passport.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
- Flare employee discounts.
- Salary packaging and novated lease options.
- Uniform provided.
- Free onsite parking.
Child Safety & Inclusion
ForHealth is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive and child-safe environment. Successful candidates must comply with relevant child safety requirements, including screening and mandatory training. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace.
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