Practice Nurse jobs in Melbourne VIC

Make a difference in urgent care

Join ForHealth Group and help deliver accessible, high-quality healthcare to communities across Australia.

With more than 95 medical centres, 1,500 independent practitioners and over 8 million patient consultations annually, ForHealth is expanding its Urgent Care services to provide timely treatment for patients whose needs are urgent but not life-threatening.

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Urgent Care team in a DIDO (Drive-In, Drive-Out) role.

About the role

You will provide high-quality nursing care, conduct timely patient triage and work closely with Urgent Care Medical Practitioners to assess, prioritise and manage patients safely.

This is an opportunity to use your clinical expertise, develop procedural skills and contribute to an evolving model of community healthcare.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct patient triage and clinical assessments, prioritising care according to urgency.
• Recognise and escalate clinical deterioration and emergencies promptly.
• Assist with procedures and provide wound care, suturing and plastering within your scope of practice and competency.
• Collaborate with medical practitioners, patients and families to support positive clinical outcomes.
• Provide patient education and promote health and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Follow infection prevention, workplace health and safety and clinical governance requirements.
• Report incidents and hazards and contribute to a safe, inclusive environment.

About you

To be successful, you will have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• At least three years of Registered Nursing experience.
• At least three years of experience in one of the following: Emergency Department nursing, triage, ICU, CCU, or rural and remote nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to recognise and escalate patient deterioration.
• Excellent communication, documentation and organisational skills.
• The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, including appropriate delegation.
• A compassionate, patient-centred approach and the flexibility to work in a dynamic environment.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.
• Flexibility and resilience in a dynamic clinical environment.
• A willingness and ability to undertake DIDO travel and work away from home as required.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends and rostered DIDO rotations.

Emergency Department triage or remote nursing experience is highly regarded.

Successful applicants must be willing to obtain the required Working with Children Check, National Police Check and, where applicable, International Police Check.

Why join ForHealth?

• Competitive remuneration: Receive above-award remuneration that recognises your experience and the demands of DIDO and urgent care work.
• Professional development: Structured induction, ongoing training and career progression opportunities.
• Clinical growth: Opportunities to develop skills in wound care, plastering and procedural assistance.
• Work-life balance: No overnight shifts.
• Health and wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program, health insurance discounts and Fitness Passport.
• Everyday savings: Discounts on groceries, retail, utilities and more.
• Additional benefits: Salary packaging options, novated leases, branded uniforms and free onsite parking at our medical centres.
• Family benefits: Discounts on dental treatments for you and your family.

Our commitment to child safety

ForHealth Group is committed to providing a safe, inclusive environment for children and vulnerable people. Employees must comply with child-safety policies and the Code of Conduct, complete mandatory training and maintain professional standards that protect the wellbeing of children.

Join our team

If you are an experienced Registered Nurse looking to contribute to high-quality urgent care while developing your clinical skills, we encourage you to apply.

ForHealth Group values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTIQA+ people, veterans, carers and refugees.

Apply now and help us deliver accessible, patient-centred healthcare across Australia.