Urgent Care Registered Nurse
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteCessnock, New South Wales, Australia
Job Summary
Conduct timely and accurate nursing triage for patients presenting to Urgent Care, assessing needs and prioritising care while recognising clinical deterioration to escalate appropriately. Provide high-quality nursing and procedural care, including wound care, plastering, and assistance with clinical procedures, working collaboratively with Medical Practitioners. Deliver compassionate, patient-centred care to patients, families, and carers, providing health education and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. Work effectively in a fast-paced environment, contributing to workplace health and safety initiatives. Requires current AHPRA registration, minimum three years' experience, and availability for evenings and weekends. No overnight shifts offered.
Required Qualifications
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum 3 years' experience as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum 3 years' experience in one or more of the following: Emergency Department nursing; or Nursing triage; or ICU/CCU nursing; or Rural or remote nursing
- Availability to work evenings and weekends
- Demonstrated ability to recognise patient deterioration and escalate appropriately
- Successful applicants will be required to provide a Working with Children Check and, where applicable, National Police and International Police Checks
- Comply with our child safety policies and 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
Desired Qualifications
- Previous triage, Emergency Department or remote nursing experience will be highly regarded
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work autonomously and delegate appropriately
- A genuine commitment to patient-centred care
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