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 is establishing a new Nodule Management Service to support people with screen-detected and incidentally detected lung nodules across our region. We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Consultant to take on a key nursing lead role within this innovative, digitally enabled service.  This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new model of care that combines advanced respiratory nursing practice, virtual care and multidisciplinary collaboration to support early detection and timely follow-up.  Fulltime and Part time positions available.  About the Role: You will lead and coordinate the day-to-day operation of the Nodule Management Service, delivering advanced clinical assessment, triage, coordination and follow-up for people with lung nodules. A significant component of the role is delivered through virtual care and digital workflows, including asynchronous coordination, digital care pathways and remote communication.  You will play a central role in supporting Northern Healthâs participation in the National Lung Cancer Screening Program and in shaping nurse-led, digitally enabled pathways that improve timeliness, communication and outcomes.  The role offers high autonomy, with strong clinical and organisational support, and the opportunity to help design and embed a contemporary, person-centred model of care.  To be successful in this role: You are an experienced respiratory, acute or critical care nurse who enjoys building new services and working with digital models of care. You are confident working independently, highly organised and committed to high-quality, person-centred care.  You will bring: Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant specialty Strong advanced clinical, coordination and communication skills Confidence using or learning digital health systems A genuine interest in innovation and virtual care  Experience in lung nodule management, cancer screening, oncology navigation, telehealth or smoking cessation will be well regarded.  Northern Health offers a collaborative, supportive environment with real scope to shape a new service and contribute to the future of digitally enabled respiratory care.  Why Northern Health Northern Health is one of Victoriaâs fastest growing health services and a recognised leader in digitally enabled and value-based models of care. You will be supported to innovate, contribute to service design, and work in a collaborative environment that values flexibility, growth and clinical leadership. This role offers the opportunity to shape a brand-new service, make a real impact on early lung cancer detection, and help define the future of virtual respiratory care in our region.  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 Katharine See, Director, Respiratory Medicine, Katharine.See@nh.org.au  Applications close 24 February 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.
