Nurse Level 3 RDO - Remuneration Package Range $131,100 - $139,950

(including salary $111,174 - $119,984)

Jack Roney Ward

Katherine, Northern Territory

One vacancy is available, either ongoing or fixed for 18 months

Take the next step in your nursing leadership career with Katherine Hospital.

Join Jack Roney Ward as Clinical Nurse Specialist and play a key role in shaping patient care across our General Medicine and General Surgery services. You’ll coordinate care delivery, mentor developing clinicians and work closely with the Clinical Nurse Manager to strengthen quality, safety and clinical excellence across the ward.

About the Role

- Lead and coordinate nursing care across shifts in a busy acute ward
- Support and mentor nurses, graduates and students
- Drive quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
- Champion evidence-based practice and clinical excellence
- Build solid multidisciplinary relationships across the hospital
- Contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture

About You

- Experienced Registered Nurse with strong acute care experience
- Confident clinical leader and resource for colleagues
- Passionate about mentoring and workforce development
- Committed to culturally safe and patient-centred care
- Strong communicator who thrives in collaborative environments

Why Katherine?

Katherine is a vibrant regional hub with a population of approximately 11,000, serving a broader Big Rivers Region of 22,000. The area is rich in culture, with strong connections to the Jawoyn,



Warderman, and Dagoman peoples. The region offers a multitude of outdoor, camping, fishing, four-wheel driving, hiking, and mountain biking activities.

It is close to Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, Katherine Gorge, and in relatively proximity to other places such as the Kimberley, Gregory National Park, Mataranka hot springs, the Red Centre, and countless other bush camping sites.

Katherine’s community spirit makes it an easy place to meet people and make new friends. Relocation assistance may be available to successful applicants.

Explore working for the Northern Territory Government.

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Explore working for the NT Health.

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Explore Katherine and the Big Rivers Region https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/1329098/Big_Rivers_regional_guide.pdf https://jointheterritory.nt.gov.au/move/regional-living-guides/katherine-and-surrounds For further information about this vacancy please contact: Clinical Employment on 08 8973 9162 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 2647

Closing date: 29/09/2026

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

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📌 Clinical Nurse Specialist – General Medicine/General Surgery (Katherine)
🏢 Northern Territory Government
📍 Katherine