Urgent Care Practice Nurse | Rockhampton | Casual

Overview The Company ForHealth is 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 a leader in Urgent Care, providing care when it’s urgent but not an emergency. Our centres offer exceptional services based on innovation, culture and patient care, supporting growth 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, identify patients appropriate for the service, triage promptly and provide front line care in collaboration with the Urgent Care Medical Practitioner. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your career and shape the future of Urgent Care with a group of leading nurses. Why Join Us? Career Progression: Build a long-term career with ForHealth Group with opportunities to learn and grow across roles. Top of scope practice: Perform wound care, plastering, assisting in procedures, and more with a high performing team. Innovative Healthcare Model: Be part of an emerging model well established internationally, with recent Australian government investment. Competitive Pay: Earn above award rates. Work-life balance: No overnight work, with opportunities to maintain a healthy structure. Healthcare Leadership: Join a leading provider in primary healthcare with opportunities to work across our Urgent Care centres. Your Responsibilities Be the first point of contact for patients in urgent care — triage every patient with accuracy, empathy, and confidence. Conduct thorough nursing triage — quickly assess needs and prioritise care for best outcomes. Act decisively in critical moments — identify and escalate emergencies or deterioration to safeguard health. Put clinical skills to work — perform hands-on procedural care such as suturing and plastering in a fast-paced environment. Thrive in a dynamic setting — demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to urgent care challenges. Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care — collaborate with patients, families, carers, and practitioners to ensure supportive care. Help patients reach health goals — support and guide them toward optimal clinical outcomes. Empower through education — provide essential health information for patient wellbeing. Maintain meticulous documentation — complete patient records accurately and promptly to support continuity of care. Champion workplace health and safety — participate in safety initiatives and report incidents or hazards to maintain a secure environment. About You Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse. Must be available evenings and weekends. Minimum experience (one of the following): • 3 years in an Emergency Department setting OR • 3 years of triage experience OR • 3 years in ICU, CCU, rural or remote nursing. Preferred: previous experience in triage with an emergency department or remote nursing. Working with Children’s check and National Police check if not already obtained. Ability to assess and recognise health deterioration and escalate appropriately. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with excellent attention to detail. Ability to work autonomously and delegate when appropriate. A passion for patient-centered care and a personable approach. What We Offer Amazing healthcare perks including: 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 strong induction into Urgent Care Better work-life balance — no more night shifts Join us in creating a healthier Australia. ForHealth Group is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with 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 culture aligned with our values. #J-18808-Ljbffr