Warrnambool Urgent Care Clinic

03/12/2025

Please be advised that on 4th and 5th December 2025, our Warrnambool Urgent Care will be closed all day due to a shortage of General Practitioners (GPs).

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Thank you for your support.

For urgent medical attention, please consider the following options:
✅ Victorian Virtual Emergency Department – Available 24/7 | www.vved.org.au
✅ NURSE-ON-CALL – Free 24/7 medical advice from a registered nurse | 1300 60 60 24
✅ Emergency Department – For serious or life-threatening conditions, visit your nearest ED.
Thank you for your continued support

02/12/2025

📢 Temporary Change to Today’s Opening Hours

Our Urgent Care will be closed today December 3 from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM due to a temporary shortage of General Practitioner staff.

We will reopen and provide services from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and greatly appreciate your understanding.

For urgent medical attention, please consider the following options:
✅ Victorian Virtual Emergency Department – Available 24/7 | www.vved.org.au
✅ NURSE-ON-CALL – Free 24/7 medical advice from a registered nurse | 1300 60 60 24
✅ Emergency Department – For serious or life-threatening conditions, visit your nearest ED.
Thank you for your continued support

PLEASE NOTE: The VVED is a free, state-wide service. If you are contacted for payment, please do not disclose your personal details and refer the matter to vved@nh.org.au

26/11/2025

📢 Temporary Change to Today’s Opening Hours

Due to the current staff shortage, our clinic will be closed today from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and will open only from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

The clinic will also be closed tomorrow, November 28, from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and greatly appreciate your understanding.

For urgent medical attention, please consider the following options:
✅ Victorian Virtual Emergency Department – Available 24/7 | www.vved.org.au
✅ NURSE-ON-CALL – Free 24/7 medical advice from a registered nurse | 1300 60 60 24
✅ Emergency Department – For serious or life-threatening conditions, visit your nearest ED.
Thank you for your continued support

20/11/2025

📢 Temporary Change for today Opening Hours

Due to the current shortage of GPs, our clinic will be Closed today from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

⏰We’ll return to our regular hours 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM on Saturday, 22 November 2025.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and truly appreciate your understanding.

For urgent medical attention, please consider the following options:
✅Victorian Virtual Emergency Department – Available 24/7 | Visit www.vved.org.au
✅NURSE-ON-CALL – Speak to a registered nurse for free medical advice, 24/7 | Call 1300 60 60 24
✅Emergency Department – For serious or life-threatening conditions, visit your nearest Emergency Department.
Thank you for your continued support.

19/11/2025

📢 Notice of Temporary Change in Opening Hours

Our clinic will be open from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM today, Thursday, 20 November 2025.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and greatly appreciate your understanding.

For urgent medical attention, please consider the following options: ✅Victorian Virtual Emergency Department – Available 24/7 | Visit www.vved.org.au ✅NURSE-ON-CALL – Speak to a registered nurse for free medical advice, 24/7 | Call 1300 60 60 24 ✅Emergency Department – For serious or life-threatening conditions, visit your nearest Emergency Department. Thank you for your continued support.

PLEASE NOTE: The VVED is a free, state-wide service. If you are contacted for payment, please do not disclose your personal details and refer the matter to vved@nh.org.au

18/11/2025

Our Medicare Urgent Care Centre (UCC) in Warrnambool recently completed a tidy-up after moving to our new Banyan Street location in late 2024. We are looking to find new homes for the items shown above and would love to hear from anyone interested in purchasing them.

For more information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Louisa Radley, Practice Manager – Medicare UCC, at 03-9975 8403.

17/11/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring! Nurse Practitioner – Warrnambool 🌟

Medicare Urgent Care Clinic – Epichealth
Are you professional, friendly, well-organised and passionate about patient care?

We’re looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join our team on a sessional/casual basis as part of our Triage Team!

We are seeking an NP who can deliver safe, efficient and high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. You will be an essential part of the UCC healthcare team, collaborating with other clinicians to assess and manage patients. The role also includes clinical leadership, education, research, and quality improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities:
✔️ Provide advanced and autonomous patient care
✔️ Prescribe medications
✔️ Order and interpret pathology and radiology tests
✔️ Refer patients to GPs and other healthcare providers
✔️ Work collaboratively with the medical and nursing teams
✔️ Maintain accurate clinical records using Best Practice
✔️ Lead and support quality improvement initiatives
✔️ Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards

Essential Requirements:
▪AHPRA registration as an RN with Nurse Practitioner endorsement
▪ Advanced clinical experience in assessment and treatment of illness/injury
▪ Strong problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills
▪ Experience and understanding of quality improvement and evidence-based practice
▪ Current professional indemnity insurance

Desirable:
▪ Experience in general practice and/or emergency care
▪ Understanding of RACGP 5th Edition Standards
▪ Awareness of cultural factors affecting patient care

Relevant tertiary qualifications, 3+ years nursing experience, BLS & ACLS certification, triage certification, Police Check, WWCC, basic Microsoft Office skills, valid driver’s licence, and Australian work rights.

💙 Why Join Us?
- Flexible hours – choose your own shifts
- Competitive pay – above Award rates
- Be part of an innovative and growing healthcare model
- Supportive team with experienced colleagues

Please send:
➡ Cover letter (why you'd be a great fit + your availability)
➡ Current resume
📧 recruitment@epichealth.com.au
For further details, contact:
Louisa Radley – Practice Manager, Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
📞 0419 354 910
📧 lradley@epichealth.com.au

07/11/2025

Due to GP resources, we will be closed today 7 November, from 3:30 PM and will reopen at 5:30 PM.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

06/11/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring! Rosterer & Medical Receptionist (Part Time)

Our Medicare Urgent Care Clinic in Warrnambool is looking for a professional, friendly, and highly organised individual to join our team on a part-time basis.

As a Rosterer & Medical Receptionist, you’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth clinic operations — welcoming patients, coordinating staff coverage, and supporting our medical and administrative teams.

About the Role:

✅ Welcoming and registering patients
✅ Managing appointments and phone enquiries
✅ Processing Medicare and private health insurance claims
✅ Liaising with clinical staff to manage patient flow
✅ Assisting with rostering for Nurse & Admin Support Teams

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:

✔ Reliable and punctual
✔ Calm under pressure
✔ Professional and clear in communication
✔ Organised and detail-focused
✔ Experienced in rostering or reception work (preferred)

Training & Support:

➡ 4 weeks comprehensive training at our Warrnambool clinic
➡ Supportive team environment
➡ Opportunities to grow within a leading healthcare group

How to Apply:
Send your cover letter (including your availability) and resume to: recruitment@epichealth.com.au

For more details, contact:
Louisa Radley – Practice Manager, Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
📞 0419 354 910 | ✉️ lradley@epichealth.com.au

Join our caring and dynamic healthcare team today!

03/11/2025

Melbourne Cup Day – Urgent Care Open 🎉

Our Epichealth Urgent Care will be open on Tuesday, 4 November, during the Melbourne Cup Day celebration, operating with regular hours from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM.

If you need urgent but non-emergency medical care, you’re welcome to walk in, and our team will be ready to assist you.

For more information, please visit our website:
www.warrnamboolucc.com.au
or call us directly: 03 9975 8403

💙 We wish everyone a wonderful and safe Melbourne Cup celebration! Enjoy the day responsibly.

03/11/2025

📢 Notice of Temporary Change in Opening Hours

Due to a temporary shortage of nursing staff, our clinic will be closed from 3:30 PM to 9:30 PM today, Monday 3 November 2025.

⏰ We’ll resume our regular hours (9:30 AM – 9:30 PM) tomorrow, Tuesday 4 November.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and greatly appreciate your understanding.

For urgent medical attention, please consider the following options: ✅Victorian Virtual Emergency Department – Available 24/7 | Visit www.vved.org.au ✅NURSE-ON-CALL – Speak to a registered nurse for free medical advice, 24/7 | Call 1300 60 60 24 ✅Emergency Department – For serious or life-threatening conditions, visit your nearest Emergency Department. Thank you for your continued support.

PLEASE NOTE: The VVED is a free, state-wide service. If you are contacted for payment, please do not disclose your personal details and refer the matter to vved@nh.org.au

30/10/2025

📢 Temporary Change for today Opening Hours

Due to the current shortage of nursing resources, our clinic will be closed from 3:30 PM to 9:30 PM this Friday, 31 October 2025.
⏰We’ll return to our regular hours 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM on Saturday, 1 November.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and truly appreciate your understanding.

For urgent medical attention, please consider the following options:
✅Victorian Virtual Emergency Department – Available 24/7 | Visit www.vved.org.au
✅NURSE-ON-CALL – Speak to a registered nurse for free medical advice, 24/7 | Call 1300 60 60 24
✅Emergency Department – For serious or life-threatening conditions, visit your nearest Emergency Department.
Thank you for your continued support.

PLEASE NOTE: The VVED is a free, state-wide service. If you are contacted for payment, please do not disclose your personal details and refer the matter to vved@nh.org.au