The Green Square Urgent Care Service (GSUCS) was established in July 2024 in collaboration with the NSW Government and Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network, to bridge the gap between urgent general practice care, and our emergency departments.
Our goal is to triage and treat patients who are residents of NSW and hold a Medicare card for clinical care that requires treatment :
within 2-12 hours
- Is not a clear life threatening emergency
- Can not wait until the next day to see their regular doctor or a local clinic
- Is considered medically urgent
You will be working with an administration officer and a general practitioner with urgent care experience to help deliver this care in a timely manner.
Patients will :
present to GSUCS via Healthdirect referral, or by walking inThey are then assessed for initial eligibility, and are triaged by the nurseAfter assessing the degree of urgency, they will await assessment and treatment by the GP if appropriate, or care is escalated higher if neededAt the completion of each episode, the GP will handover patient care back to the regular GP with a written discharge summary and planKey Responsibilities of the UCS nurse :
Assess patient history and triage into appropriate categories at around 15 minutes per patient or shorterCommunicate effectively with patients to obtain focused presentation histories and explain treatments if requiredEscalate urgent cases to doctors as a priorityApply basic initial treatments (e.g., dressing, wound cleaning, simple analgesia)Document triage history with precision and detailRequirements :
Qualifications as a Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration1+ years of experience in urgent care or emergency nursingExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentThe right to work in AustraliaYou'll be successful if you have :
Strong decision-making skills under pressureA passion for patient care and educationAdaptability and resilienceCommitment to continuous learning and improvementAbility to cannulate, draw blood, or the willingness to learn these via supported trainingWhat We Offer :
A clinic with organised systems for processes, training, guidelines, and feedbackA collaborative team environmentFocus on staff wellbeing and valuing team member contributionsCompetitive compensation package ($42-47.50 per hour for FT / PT - $43-$50 for casual as well as afternoon and weekend penalty rates)Flexible shifts across our opening hoursOpportunities for professional growth and developmentThe chance to make a difference in our community by optimising urgent care servicesHow to Apply :
Submit your resume with a detailed career history, including key accomplishments for each role Be prepared to complete a short questionnaire if shortlisted Expect a face to face or teleconference (video) interview if selected after shortlisting Have contact information ready for at least two current or former supervisors willing to provide references (we'll only contact them with your permission at the final stage of job offer)