Urgent Care Enrolled Nurse

The Company

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 QLD, but allows us to grow our footprint nationally.

The Role 

We are looking for an Enrolled Nurse to join our Urgent Care Service. As a vital team member, you will provide high-quality, safe and efficient nursing support for urgent conditions that ar e not immediately life threatening. In collaboration with the Registered Nurses (RN), you will focus on ensuring all patients that present to the Urgent Care Service are given the appropriate care.  As an Enrolled Nurse, this is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your career path and shape the future of Urgent Care with a group of leading nurses.

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 no matter what your role is.
• Top of scope practice: Enhance your skills joining a high performing team with opportunities to perform wound care, plastering, assisting in procedures, and much more. 
• 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.
• 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

• Create a welcoming, organized and efficient clinical environment- keeping the centre compliant, stocked and efficient supporting smooth daily operations. You’ll balance administrative responsibilities (40%) like Medicare billing, accurate coding, and meticulous documentation, with hands-on clinical work (60%) that directly impacts patient care.
• Be the friendly face patients rely on- greeting them warmly, assisting with appointment scheduling, and maintaining up-to-date registration details to ensure the best patient experience.
• Work alongside Registered Nurses to deliver exceptional care for injuries and illnesses, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a collaborative healthcare setting.
• Perform a variety of clinical care activities- from conducting detailed patient history assessments and administering medications to wound care, plastering and providing our patients with the essential education that empowers their recovery.
• Maintain Professional Standards and Safety- ensuring all care is delivered within your scope of practice and aligns with ForHealth’s polices thus creating a safe environment for both patients and staff.
• Support Patient guidance making sound assessments of inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Document with precision and care- ensuring a comprehensive, clear and accurate records that support ongoing patient treatment and quality care.
• Champion workplace health and safety by actively participating in safety initiatives, promptly reporting any incidents/hazards whilst fostering a secure and supportive work environment.

About You 

• Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse. 
• Must be flexible and available evenings and weekends. 
• Meet the minimum experience level in any one of the following:3 years of experience as a Primary Care/General practice nurse OR 2 Years of experience in an Emergency Department/ similar setting OR 3 years of experience in Medical/Surgical, Orthopaedics or similar acute care areas.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with excellent attention to detail. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle escalations, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals. 
• A passion for patient-centred care and a personable approach. 
• You will be required to provide a Working with Children’s check, National Police check if not already obtained and International police check where relevant.

Commitment to Child Safety

Urgent Care Network Australia is committed to maintaining a child-safe and inclusive environment.

Successful candidates must:

• Comply with child safety policies and the Code of Conduct
• Complete mandatory child safety training on commencement and annually
• Maintain professional standards that support the safety and wellbeing of children and vulnerable people

What we offer   

• Amazing health care perks which include: 20% off dental treatments for you and your family and Health insurance discounts  
• Fitness Passport – discounted gym benefits for you and your family.
• 24/7 access to a national leading Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Everyday savings on groceries, retail, utilities and more through the Flare benefits platform.
• Salary packaging options including novated leases for vehicles with running costs included.
• ForHealth Group branded uniforms provided.
• Free onsite parking at our Medical Centres.
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