Physician- Victorian Virtual Emergency Department- Locum

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Northern Health Full time
Physician- Victorian Virtual Emergency Department- Locum - Northern Health

Employment Type: Casual (CS)

Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)

Reference Number: 52104: Physician- Victorian Virtual Emergency Department- Locum

Join to apply for the Physician- Victorian Virtual Emergency Department- Locum role at Northern Health.

About Northern Health: As an organisation we focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Northern Health is located in Melbourne's rapidly growing northern suburbs and provides acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, and home-based services across five main campuses with mental health services in several locations.

About the Role: The growing strain on emergency departments has led to innovative approaches in patient assessment and care management. Northern Health pioneered a virtual care model that uses video technology to provide efficient emergency care. In 2022 this transitioned to a state-wide service now seeing over 800 patients per day through self-referral and health care professional pathways such as Ambulance Victoria, Urgent Care Centre and Residential Aged Care Facilities. The VVED role is part of the casual workforce.

Responsibilities
  • Practice Evidence-Based Medicine: Apply the latest evidence-based medical practices in a supportive environment.
  • Multi-Disciplinary Support: Collaborate with a diverse team of medical professionals.
  • Emphasis on Alternative Treatment: Manage patients using innovative treatment options.
  • Expand Your Horizons: Understand referral pathways and community-based services beyond your local area.
To be successful in this role you will have
  • Experience in delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
  • Experience in Residential In-Reach
  • Experience in Palliative Care
  • Ability to be agile using technology to provide medical support to patients and families
  • Demonstrated a collaborative approach to patient care
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
Next Steps

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, click the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts. For further details, refer to the Position Description. You can also contact the Director of Workforce Operations - Dr Jason Nebbs: Jason.Nebbs@nh.org.au

Applications close: 30 September 2025.

Why work at Northern Health?

NH offers a range of benefits to support staff personally and professionally, including award-winning facilities, professional development, wellbeing programs, and financial benefits.

  • Health and Wellbeing programs, including the Thrive program
  • Workplace flexibility and additional leave options
  • Inclusive and culturally safe environment
  • Salary packaging, EAP, online library, and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQ+ applicants, those with different abilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.


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