Urgent Care Enrolled Nurse | Kedron | Part Time

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 Part Time Urgent Care Practice Nurse – Enrolled Nurse to join our Kedron 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!