Outpatients Clinical Nurse Consultant

Reference Number: 53073:  Outpatients Clinical Nurse Consultant 
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 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 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:

The Specialist Clinics Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) provides advanced clinical leadership and operational support across designated specialty portfolios. Working closely with medical, nursing and administrative teams, the CNC ensures safe, efficient and patient‑centred care, drives service improvement, and acts as a key clinical resource within Northern Health’s Specialist Clinics. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide advanced clinical leadership to ensure safe, efficient and patient‑centred care across specialist clinic portfolios.


• Complete nurse‑led triage and coordinate nurse‑led clinics to support timely access and appropriate patient flow.


• Lead service improvement initiatives and contribute to strategic development within Specialist Clinics.


• Support waitlist management through clinical audits, data review and effective prioritisation.


• Act as a senior clinical resource for staff, patients and stakeholders, providing guidance, education and operational support.


• Develop, review and implement clinical policies, guidelines and care models to promote evidence‑based practice and quality outcomes.

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 and good working knowledge of Specialist Clinics Access Policy

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 Claire Schwal Specialist clinic Nurse Unit Manager, Broadmeadows Hospital [email protected], 0428864261

Applications close 22 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.