Reference Number: [[id]] :  [[title]]  Employment Type: [[filter2]]  Location: [[custJobl]]   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 hourâs drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourneâs North is fast becoming the place to be.   Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Clinical Nurse Consultant to join the Specialist Clinic team. Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourneâs rapidly growing outer north.  Services are provided through our six main campuses: Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourneâs 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: We are seeking experienced and motivated Outpatients Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) to join our Outpatient Services team. This role is pivotal in supporting but not limited to the cardiology Outpatient service, managing referral pathways to ensure timely access to care.   Key responsibilities include: Conducting clinical reviews of patient referrals and waitlists. Managing referral pathways and patient communication. Coordinating nurse-led clinics and triage processes. Leading quality improvement projects and contributing to strategic initiatives. Providing expert clinical support and education to nursing staff. Acting as a clinical role model and supporting patient-centred care.  To be successful in this role you will have: Essential Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, preferably five years post-registration experience. Advanced clinical assessment, problem-solving, and organisational skills. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills  Desirable: Project management skills and strategic thinking. Highly developed ICT skills, comprehensive working knowledge of Northern Health software (CPF, iPM, EMR, Excel, Q Flow) Experience in clinical audits and waitlist management. Experience and good working knowledge of Specialist Clinics Access Policy Experience and good working knowledge of cardiac conditions and ongoing management  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 refer to the Position Description .  Alternatively, you can contact Lucinda Stoneham, Specialist Clinics NUM, Craigieburn Community Hospital.  Lucinda.stoneham@nh.org.au  0428 646 609. Or Claire Schwal, Specialist Clinics NUM, Broadmeadows Hospital , Claire.schwal@nh.org.au  0428 864 261.  Applications close 21st January 2026.  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 âThriveâ 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.
