Agency Department of Health Work unit Public Health

Job title Nurse Clinical Specialist - Diphtheria Designation Nurse Level 4 RDO

Vaccination Nurse

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 6 months

Salary $123,717 - $134,257 Location Alice Springs

Position number 70263120 RTF 357053 Closing 29/09/2026

Contact officer Di Bell on 08 8922 6807 or [email protected]

About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=357053

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

Supports and provides collaborative, appropriate, proficient, coordinated direct and indirect clinical care for complex client presentations,

including working with and alongside less experienced nursing and midwifery staff, within the specialty area.

Context statement

This role will work as part of the diphtheria outbreak response to coordinate and deliver vaccination services to patients of Central

Australian Aboriginal Congress and liaise with relevant stakeholders including Centre for Disease Control, Aboriginal Medical Services

Alliance Northern Territory, Tangentyere and the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre.



Other actions include working alongside clinical staff in primary health vaccination clinics and in outreach vaccination drives; systematic review of vaccination status of patients for recall and catch-up and work to improve vaccination systems and reporting. Nurse immuniser qualifications or a willingness to obtain is required. Occasional remote travel will be required.

Key duties and responsibilities

- Apply specialist knowledge, skills, attributes and abilities within a defined practice area in therapeutic and professional relationships with individuals, as well as with families, groups and communities.
- Is recognised by the team for their expertise, is a resource for others, and engages in agreed independent practice under the supervision and management of the team.
- Accountable for providing sound professional advice and for assessment, planning, review, evaluation and coordination of comprehensive client care and/or case management within the speciality area.
- Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
- Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
- Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria

Essential





- Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.
- Demonstrated highly developed clinical knowledge and skills in a relevant area of nursing/midwifery relating to this vacancy,

supporting well developed clinical decision-making and problem solving to achieve best practice healthcare outcomes.

- Demonstrate and promote a learning environment through clinical support, instruction, and feedback including mentoring students,

graduates and less experienced staff across the multidisciplinary team.

- Experience contributing to the development and implementation of local/regional policy, including interpreting established skilled precedents and organisational policies and supporting change management.
- Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to influence and convince staff and/or clients, including on sensitive matters requiring tact and diplomacy
- Demonstrates well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence health care provision for clients and families.

Desirable

- Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty area.

Further information

Ongoing appointment is subject to attainment of Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty area.

The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This role carries specific immunisation requirements. To be eligible for appointment you will be required to meet the immunisation requirements associated with

Category A healthcare worker (direct contact with blood or body substances). Please contact [email protected] for further information.

📌 Nurse Clinical Specialist - Diphtheria Vaccination Nurse (Alice Springs)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Alice Springs