Registered Nurse (RN) – Practice Nurse | Urgent Care Centre
Location: Sandringham
Employment Type: Permanent Part time / Casual
Shifts: 3 shifts per week minimum (morning and afternoon shifts, 7 days)
About Us
Sandringham Ambulatory Care Centre (SACC) is a Not-for-profit (NFP) organisation that operates Urgent Care Clinics at Sandringham Hospital, Prahran, and Frankston, alongside health pathways and private medical practices. Embedded in the Bayside community, our clinics are designed to reduce pressure on hospital Emergency Departments by managing a high volume of walk-in patients. Our team plays a vital role in patient safety, flow, and overall experience.
About the Role
If you are a RN who thrives on hands-on patient care and prefers a reliable, structured roster instead of the unpredictability of agency work, this is a great opportunity for you.
3 shifts per week minimum:
AM 8am - 3pm Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays
PM 3pm - 10pm Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
SACC is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and patient-focused Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Urgent Care Clinic working at Sandringham. The role suits someone who strives to deliver calm, professional, and empathetic care.
Key Responsibilities
Delivering high quality evidence based clinical nursing services to patients
Assisting doctors with consultations, treatments and procedures
Providing over-the-phone triage in line with clinical guidelines and escalation pathways
Identifying urgent clinical concerns and escalating appropriately to senior clinical staff
Contacting patients for urgent recalls, follow-up, and time-critical communications
Maintaining accurate documentation in the clinical management system
About You
Registered Nurse (RN) with current AHPRA registration
Prior experience in general practice, urgent care, or emergency settings
Confidence in telephone triage and clinical decision-making
Commitment to quality patient care
Excellent communication and problem solving skills; calm under pressure
Requirements
Permanent Australian residency or a current valid working visa
Current National Police Check or willing to obtain
Valid Working with Children Check or willing to obtain
What We Offer
Predictable, regular rotating roster of morning or afternoon shifts - no night shifts - ideal for work-life balance and a stable income
Permanent part time positions with regular fortnightly shifts and weekend penalty opportunities
Patients are pre-triaged by Sandringham hospital ED - non-life-threatening presentations only
A supportive team environment - every shift includes a doctor and EN Medical Receptionist on site
Rewarding and varied role across multiple urgent care clinics
Friendly, supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
Award rates paid, including penalties
Ongoing training and professional development
Close to home for Bayside locals - avoid long commutes
How to Apply
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Only shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements above and provide a cover letter will be contacted.
We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities, and LGBTI+ applicants.
