Enrolled Nurse - Maternity Leave Cover

Reference Number: 53764:  Enrolled Nurse - Maternity Leave Cover 
Employment Type: Fixed Term 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 Enrolled Nurse to join the Specialist Clinics 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 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:

Under the support and supervision of the registered nursing team - The Enrolled Nurse in Specialist Clinics is responsible for:

• Clinical Support & Coordination: Assisting with the safe and efficient delivery of outpatient services across all medical and surgical disciplines. Coordinating patient flow to ensure timely appointments and minimal delays. Supporting clinicians during consultations, procedures, and treatments.


• Patient Care & Advocacy: Providing high-quality, patient-centred nursing care in line with best practice standards. Acting as a key point of contact for patients and families, offering education and reassurance. Ensuring cultural sensitivity and inclusivity in all patient interactions.


• Operational Efficiency: Supporting appointment scheduling and liaising with nursing and administrative staff to optimise clinic operations. Monitoring and maintaining clinical equipment and supplies. Supporting infection prevention and control measures across clinics.


• Collaboration & Teamwork: Working closely with multidisciplinary teams including CNC, RN, doctors, allied health professionals, and administrative staff. Assisting in orientation and mentoring of junior nursing staff and other Enrolled nurses.


• Quality & Safety: Adhering to hospital policies, procedures, and accreditation standards. Participating in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and risk management activities. Reporting and escalating clinical concerns promptly to ensure patient safety.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Clinical Expertise: Experience and sound working knowledge of medical, and surgical nursing practices; knowledge of specialist clinics is desirable


• Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.


• Organisational Skills: Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands in a busy clinical setting.


• Communication Skills: Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with patients, families, and colleagues.


• Flexibility & Adaptability: Ability to work across all campuses as required, supporting service delivery wherever needed.

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 NUM on 0428 646 609 or [email protected]

Applications close 24 June 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 ‘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.