Remote Critical Care RN - Virtual Emergency Dept

Northern Health; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programs

Flexible work options

Inclusive and culturally safe space

Salary packaging

Job summary

Northern Health in Melbourne’s northern suburbs seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Virtual Emergency Department (VED). The role is permanent part-time at 0.4 EFT, supporting 24/7 video consultations and triage for adults and children.

You will join a virtual MDT, with both onsite and home-based work options. Requirements include four years post-registration, recent critical care experience, strong clinical judgment, and advanced IT skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years post registration experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Current or recent experience in critical care (Emergency or ICU).
• Ability to independently undertake comprehensive and timely patient assessments (adult and paediatric).
• Demonstrates advanced critical thinking to determine safe triage and care plan.
• Advanced IT skills.
• Able to work a rotating roster including weekends and night shifts.
• Permanent part-time requires a minimum 0.4 EFT (32 hours per fortnight).

Responsibilities

• Provide timely patient assessment and triage for adult and paediatric patients.
• Offer appropriate healthcare advice in line with scope of practice and refer as needed.
• Work as part of a virtual multidisciplinary team including clerical, pharmacy and medical staff.
• Support 24/7 virtual ED operations and coordinate care pathways.

Skills

Critical care experience

Patient assessment

Triage skills

Advanced IT skills

Roster flexibility

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (RN)

Job description

Northern Health in Melbourne’s northern suburbs seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Virtual Emergency Department (VED). The role is permanent part-time at 0.4 EFT, supporting 24/7 video consultations and triage for adults and children.

You will join a virtual MDT, with both onsite and home-based work options. Requirements include four years post-registration, recent critical care experience, strong clinical judgment, and advanced IT skills.