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Urgent Care Enrolled Nurse | Epping | Part Time

Epping VIC 3076, Australia Req #3791
Friday, 1 November 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 

We are looking for a Full Time or  Part Time Urgent Care Practice Nurse – Enrolled Nurse to join our Epping Urgent Care Service. As a vital team member, you will provide high-quality nursing support and ensure all patients that present to the Urgent Care Service are given appropriate care in collaboration with the Registered Nurses (RN). 

 

Why Join Us? 

  • Top of Scope Practice: Enhance your skills with opportunities to perform wound care, plastering, assisting in procedures, and 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. 
  • Healthcare Leadership: Join the leading provider in this emerging part of primary healthcare. 
  • ForHealth Group branded uniform provided. 
  • Dental Discounts: Enjoy dental discounts for you and your family. 
  • Join a high-performing collaborative team. 

 

Your Responsibilities 

  • Assist the RN in providing high-quality patient care for injuries or illnesses. 
  • Perform care activities including administering vaccinations, wound care, plastering, and providing patient education. 
  • Conduct diagnostic tests relevant to the patient's condition as directed by the RN. 
  • Assist with work cover injury management and provide phlebotomy (if applicable). 
  • Ensure patient care activities are within scope of practice and comply with ForHealth policies and procedures. 
  • Support with patient services, greeting and assisting patients, monitoring appointment book, register and update registration details as required. 
  • Provide guidance relating to inclusion and exclusion criteria over the phone as required. 
  • Maintain a clean and well-stocked clinical area, completing administrative tasks such as Medicare billing, coding, and scanning documentation into patient files. 
  • Provide high quality comprehensive documentation in all patient files. 
  • Participate in workplace health and safety practices, ensuring all incidents and hazards are reported as per ForHealth policies. 

 

About You 

  • Current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse. 
  • Must be available evenings and weekends. 
  • Experience in a primary care setting, with a focus on chronic disease management, prevention, and health promotion is desirable. 
  • 3 years of direct clinical practice nursing care experience is desirable. 
  • 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-centered care and 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 
  • Better work-life balance - No more night shifts! 

 

 

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
Location on Google Maps
  • Epping VIC 3076, Australia