Patient Watch Health Coach

Career Opportunities: Patient Watch Health Coach (54157)

Requisition ID 54157 - Posted 28/08/2026 - On Going Period (L) - On Going Part Time (PT)

Reference Number: 54157: Patient Watch Health Coach

Employment Type: On Going 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 Allied Health Clinicians and Registered Nurses to join the Patient Watch Program.

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 Patient Watch Health Coach helps manage risks associated with avoidable hospitalisations by working with patients to improve wellness at home. They build trust and relationships with patients, and bridge boundaries between services. They support clinical management of patients within scope of practice, promote self-management and support their patients to navigate relevant services.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience with working with older people and/or vulnerable people with complex chronic healthcare needs
• Knowledge of community-based health and social services
• Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment
• Demonstrated excellent assessment, problem solving and organisational skills

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 Adeshewa Ajide, Patient Watch Program Manager, 0499 511 282.

Applications close 11 September 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.

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