Emergency Department - Ed Experienced

Northern Health Authority; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programs

Thrive program

Flexible workplace options

Inclusive, culturally safe space

Salary packaging

Library services onsite and online

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse for an ongoing part-time position across all campuses in Melbourne’s northern region. The role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced ED, with emphasis on managing complex cases in a critical care environment.

Required qualifications include a post-graduate certificate in Emergency Nursing (or working towards) and recent ED experience, complemented by strong communication and interpersonal

Qualifications

• Post graduate certificate in Emergency Nursing (or working towards).
• Recent consolidated experience in an Emergency Department.
• Proven ability to manage complex patients in a critical care setting.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care in the Emergency Department.

Skills

Emergency nursing experience

Critical care management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Postgraduate certificate in Emergency Nursing

Job description

Reference Number: 54328: Emergency Department -Registered Nurse ED Experienced
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 Emergency Department nurses.

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 six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals Centres and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

The Registered Nurse is an experienced clinician accountable for the delivery of quality patient care and outcomes in a manner consistent with the professional code of conduct, legal requirements and organisational policies and procedures.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Post graduate certificate in Emergency Nursing (or working towards)
• Recent consolidated experience in an Emergency Department
• Proven ability to manage complex patients in a critical care setting
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills

For further details, please refer to the . Alternatively, you can contact Amanda Paleologos - Nurse Unit Manager via email:

Applications close 10 November 2026

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.