Critical Care Registered Nurse - Urgent Care Centre, Mernda Community Hospital

Reference Number: 53000:  Critical Care Registered Nurse - Urgent Care Centre, Mernda Community Hospital 
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 Critical Care (Emergency) Registered Nurses to join the Urgent Care Centre (UCC) team at Mernda Community Hospital.  

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 and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

The Critical Care (Emergency) Registered Nurse is an experienced clinician accountable for the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care within the Urgent Care Centre, in accordance with professional standards, legal requirements and Northern Health policies and procedures.

This role is responsible for:

• Delivering safe, effective and responsive nursing care across the patient journey.


• Undertaking comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, implementation and evaluation.


• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support patient flow, timely care and safe discharge.


• Escalating clinical concerns appropriately and responding to changes in patient condition.


• Contributing to quality improvement, safety initiatives and clinical governance requirements.


• Supporting a culture of teamwork, respect, learning and continuous improvement.


• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation in line with organisational standards.


• Acting as a professional role model and supporting students, graduates and less experienced staff as required.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA.


• Postgraduate Qualification in Critical Care – Emergency Nursing.


• Demonstrated experience as a Critical Care Registered Nurse, within an Emergency Department or Urgent Care setting.


• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking and decision-making skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and as part of a multidisciplinary team.


• Ability to work a rotating roster including day, evening and weekend shifts.

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 Adam Damianopoulos, Director of Operations – Emergency Services via email [email protected].

Applications close 7 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 ‘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.