Virtual Ward Lead

Reference Number: 52772:  Virtual Ward Lead - Victorian Virtual Emergency Service  Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time (FT)  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 a motivated and suitably experienced Virtual Ward Lead to join the Victorian Virtual Emergency department.  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: This newly created position, Virtual Ward Lead is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to build a transformative virtual ward service for the state of Victoria as part of the emerging Virtual Hospital. This role requires both virtual clinical ward work and non-clinical leadership to design, implement and build a scalable state-wide ward service. This role is responsible for: Attending patients and co-ordinating their ongoing care Helping identify and build a ward-based workforce to meet increased demand over time Consulting with other healthcare professionals, such as the patients GP, other medical staff within Virtual Health and externally, Nurses and Nurse Practitioners to provide exceptional care and patient-centred outcomes Designing and implementing a scalable virtual ward model of care To be successful in this role you will have: Managing patient admissions, especially in regional and rural Urgent Care Centres and/or hospitals would be advantageous. Experience with “out of the box” thinking and thriving in fast-paced environments Experience utilising Telehealth platforms would be beneficial Significant level of competence with technology beneficial This role would suit a collaborative, strategic and dynamic Physician who wants to lead a visionary model of care 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 Jason Nebbs or Loren Sher via email on: , Applications close 12 January 2026 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.