02 Oct
|
Forhealth
|
Perth
Job Description
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.
This opportunity is well suited to nurses with experience in Emergency, Intensive Care, Critical Care, Coronary Care, acute care or rural/remote nursing who are looking to apply their clinical assessment and decision-making skills in a dynamic Urgent Care environment.
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.
- Team-oriented 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
For Health 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.
Ready to shape the future of Urgent Care? If you are an experienced Registered Nurse looking to develop your clinical skills in a growing Urgent Care environment, we would love to hear from you.
📌 Urgent Care Icu/Ccu/Remote Nurses - Registered Nurse | Elizabeth | Casual (Perth)
🏢 Forhealth
📍 Perth