Urgent Care Practice Nurse | Gladstone | Full Time

Urgent Care Practice Nurse | Gladstone | Full Time 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants. 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 a Registered Nurse to join our 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 identified as being appropriate for the service, triaged promptly and provided with front‑line care in collaboration with the Urgent Care Medical Practitioner. Why Join Us? Career Progression: Build a long‑term career with ForHealth Group with countless opportunities to learn and grow. Top of scope practice: Enhance your skills by performing 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 a healthy work structure. Healthcare Leadership: Join the leading provider in this emerging part of primary healthcare and work across our growing Urgent Care centres. Your Responsibilities Be the first point of contact for patients in urgent care — take charge of triaging every patient who walks through the door with accuracy, empathy, and confidence. Conduct thorough and precise nursing triage, quickly assess patient needs and prioritize care to ensure the best outcomes. Act decisively in critical moments — identify and elevate emergencies or patient deterioration without hesitation to safeguard patient health. Put your clinical skills to work — perform hands‑on procedural care such as suturing and plastering in a fast‑paced environment. Thrive in a dynamic, ever‑changing setting — demonstrate flexibility and adaptability as you respond to the unique challenges of urgent care. Deliver compassionate, patient‑centered care — collaborate closely with patients, their families, carers, and medical practitioners to ensure a supportive care experience. Help patients reach their health goals — support and guide them toward the best clinical outcomes with your knowledge and care. Empower through education — provide essential health information that equips patients to take charge of their wellbeing. Maintain meticulous documentation — complete all patient records accurately and promptly to support continuity of care and quality standards. Champion workplace health and safety by actively participating in safety initiatives, reporting incidents or hazards, and fostering a secure and supportive environment. About You Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse. Availability during evenings and weekends. Minimum 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse. 3 years of experience in an Emergency Department setting. 3 years of triage experience. 3 years of experience in ICU, CCU, rural, or remote nursing. Previous experience in triage with an emergency department or remote nursing is preferred. Required to provide a Working with Children’s check and National Police check if not already obtained. Ability to assess and recognise health deterioration and to elevate appropriately. Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail. Can work autonomously and delegate when appropriate. A passion for patient‑centered care and a personable approach. What We Offer 20% off dental treatments for you and your family. Health insurance discounts. Fitness Passport – discounted gym benefits for you and your family. 24/7 access to a national leading Employee Assistance Program (EAP). ForHealth Group branded uniforms provided. Free onsite parking at our medical centres. Ongoing training, development and support, including a fantastic induction into Urgent Care. Better work‑life balance – no 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 ForHealth Group is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestry; disability; culturally and linguistically diverse groups; the LGBTIQA+ community; veterans; carers; refugees; and people of all ages. ForHealth Group fosters a safe, respectful, and inclusive organisational culture which aims to eliminate behaviours that are unlawful and not in line with the 10 things that make us tick. #J-18808-Ljbffr