Reference Number:53830:Registered Nurse - Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) Employment Type:On Going Part Time (PT) Location:Northern Health (All Campuses) About Northern Health: As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern

Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern

Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Registered Nurses to join the Virtual Emergency Department.

Northern

Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north. Services are provided through our five main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role: Exciting opportunities exist forexperienced Critical Care Registered Nursesto join the Virtual Emergency Department (VED) at Northern Health on a permanent part-time at a minimum of 0.4 EFT. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that flourishes on innovation and ideas. The VED is a 24-hour service providing video consultations to patients and Healthcare professionals within Victoria.





The Virtual Registered

Nurse is responsible for providing timely patient assessment and triage of adult and paediatric patients and providingappropriate healthcare advice in line with the relevant scope of practise and initiate appropriate referral pathways.

The Registered

Nurse works as part of a virtual multidisciplinary team, including clerical, pharmacy, nurse practitioners and medical clinicians. The service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. The role can be performed onsite or from home.

Onsite space is available at Northern Health, Epping, Victoria. Work from home set up must be supplied by the individual, and is subject to meeting Northern Health IT requirements and approval of Northern Health OHS and must include: Minimum of 2 connected screens monitors

Reliable and fast internet access

Private and confidential workspace

Access to make phone calls To be successful in this role you will have: A minimum of four years post registration experience as a Registered Nurse

Must have current or recent experience working in a critical care nursing environment such as Emergency or ICU

Critical Care postgraduate qualification

Demonstrated ability to independently undertake comprehensive and timelypatient assessments (adult and paediatric)

Demonstrates advanced criticalthinking skillsto determine safe and accurate patient triage category and plan of care





Advanced IT skills

Must be able to work a rotating roster including weekends and nightshifts

Permanent part time must be able to commit to a minimum of 0.4EFT (32hr/fortnight) Next Steps: To apply, please click the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. Please review the attached Position Descriptionfor further information. For further details, please contact:Ella Tunbridge,Nurse Unit Manager–Victorian Virtual Emergency Department [email protected] Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy.

If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away. Why work at the Northern Health? NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits. Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program

Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space

Access to salary packaging & EAP

Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online) Work with us!

Northern

Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

📌 Registered Nurse - Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) (Melbourne)
🏢 Northern Health
📍 Melbourne