The Company
At ForHealth, we’re committed to delivering quality, accessible healthcare across Australia. With 95+ medical centres and a network of 1,500+ independent practitioners, we provide more than 8 million patient consultations annually.
ForHealth is proud to be one of the industry leaders in delivering Urgent Care services — providing care for when it’s urgent, but not an emergency. Our centres are built on innovation, collaboration, and exceptional patient care, setting the benchmark for Urgent Care delivery across Australia as we continue to expand nationally.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to join our Urgent Care team in a leadership capacity as an Urgent Care Team Leader.
In this role, you will provide frontline clinical care while supporting the daily operational and clinical leadership of the Urgent Care nursing team. You will ensure all patients presenting to Urgent Care are appropriately assessed, triaged promptly, and provided with safe, high-quality patient-centred care in collaboration with the Urgent Care Medical Practitioner.
Working closely with the Practice Nurse Manager and Practice Manager, you will play a key role in supporting clinical excellence, mentoring team members, maintaining patient flow, and contributing to the continued growth and success of our Urgent Care services.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse looking to further develop their leadership career in a fast-paced and evolving healthcare environment.
Why Join Us?
Career Progression
Build a long-term career with ForHealth Group with ongoing opportunities for professional development, leadership growth, and internal progression.
Top of Scope Practice
Expand your clinical skills in a dynamic Urgent Care environment with opportunities to perform:
- Advanced triage
- Wound care and plastering
- Cannulation and IV therapy
- Procedural assistance
- Suturing and phlebotomy (where applicable)
Leadership Opportunity
Take the next step in your nursing career by providing mentorship, clinical guidance, and operational support to Urgent Care nursing teams.
Innovative Healthcare Model
Be part of a rapidly growing healthcare model that is transforming access to urgent healthcare services across Australia.
Competitive Benefits
- Above award rates
- No overnight shifts
- Flexible rostering opportunities
- Work-life balance in a supportive team environment
Healthcare Leadership
Join one of Australia’s leading Urgent Care providers with opportunities to work across our expanding network of centres.
Your Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Triage
- Lead and support frontline triage operations within the Urgent Care service.
- Ensure all patients are appropriately assessed, triaged, and prioritised according to clinical presentation.
- Escalate high-acuity or deteriorating patients promptly to the Medical Practitioner.
- Provide timely and accurate clinical handovers.
Direct Patient Care
- Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care within scope of practice and organisational policies.
- Perform clinical procedures including:
- Wound care and dressings
- Plastering and splinting
- Cannulation and IV administration
- Suturing and suture removal (where applicable)
- Phlebotomy (where applicable)
- Urinary catheter management
- Assist Medical Practitioners during procedures and patient interventions.
- Provide patient education, discharge planning, and follow-up support.
Team Leadership & Support
- Support onboarding, training, and mentoring of Urgent Care nursing staff.
- Assist with rostering and day-to-day team coordination in collaboration with the Practice Nurse Manager.
- Promote compliance with clinical policies, procedures, and standing operating protocols.
- Foster a collaborative, professional, and patient-focused team culture.
Clinical Administration
- Ensure accurate, timely, and legally compliant clinical documentation.
- Monitor clinical stock levels and support ordering processes.
- Ensure vaccines, medications, and equipment are appropriately maintained and stored.
- Escalate equipment faults and operational concerns promptly.
Workplace Health & Safety
- Maintain compliance with workplace health and safety standards and reporting requirements.
- Identify and escalate hazards, incidents, and risks appropriately.
- Promote a safe environment for patients, visitors, and team members.
About You
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Minimum 5 years post-graduate nursing experience
- Minimum 1 year Emergency Department experience within the last 5 years
- Demonstrated experience in emergency triage
- Previous experience in primary care or Urgent Care settings highly regarded
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Ability to recognise and escalate patient deterioration appropriately
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Passion for patient-centred care and clinical leadership
- Availability to work evenings and weekends as required
You will also be required to provide:
- Working With Children Check
- National Police Check
What We Offer
Employee Benefits
- 20% discount on dental treatments for you and your family
- Health insurance discounts
- Fitness Passport membership discounts
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Additional Perks
- ForHealth Group branded uniforms provided
- Free onsite parking
- Comprehensive Urgent Care induction program
- Ongoing training, education, and leadership development opportunities
- Better work-life balance with no overnight shifts
Join Us
Join us in creating a healthier Australia and become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, development, and exceptional patient care.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership career and help shape the future of Urgent Care, we’d love to hear from you.
ForHealth Group is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, the LGBTIQA+ community, veterans, carers, refugees, and people of all ages.
We are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture aligned with our values and the “10 Things That Make Us Tick.”
