Urgent Care Practice Nurse | Charlestown | Casual Banking Hunter Region
Hunter Region, NSW, Australia Req #3778
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
The Company
ForHealth Medical Centres is an industry leader in quality, accessible healthcare. We have a nationwide network of 80+ medical centres and 1300+ independent health practitioners. Our independent health practitioners offer their patients a lifetime of holistic care and provide 7+ million patient consultations annually. We are proudly part of the ForHealth Group and the leading provider of Urgent Care Services within primary healthcare.
The Role - Urgent Care Nurse Casual Bank Western Sydney
We are seeking dedicated and passionate Urgent Care Registered Nurses to join our dynamic Casual Bank team at various Hunter Region locations. 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.
* Must be available evenings and weekends.
* You will be required to provide a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
* 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 is 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.
* Can work autonomously and delegate when appropriate.
* A passion for people with a personable approach.
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)
* 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
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!
Other details
* Job family Medical
* Pay type Hourly
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