Aboriginal Health Nurse

Reference Number :  52496 :   Aboriginal Health Nurse

Employment Type :  Casual (CS)

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 Aboriginal Health Nurse to join the Victorian Virtual Specialist Consult team.

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 :

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our rapidly expanding Virtual Services division at Northern Health.

This role sits within our Victorian Virtual Specialist Consult (VVSC) team, and will support access to appointments, help understand treatment plans, and coordinate follow up care advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.

To be successful in this role you will :

Identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position. NB applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by Section 14d of the New South Wales Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 Special measures section.

Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse

Clinical experience with virtual health service

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, please contact : A / Prof Joanna Lawrence, Clinical Director VVSC, joanna.lawrence@nh.org.au. Alternatively, please see Position Description and refer to the key areas, major responsibilities and selection criteria.

Applications close on 18 November 2025

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, our online library and onsite car parking

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.