Agency Department of Health Work unit Medicine

Job title Clinical Nurse - General Medical Designation Nurse Level 3

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 18 months

Salary $111,174 - $119,984 Location Darwin

Position number 49737 RTF 357329 Closing 05/10/2026

Contact officer Jessica Hadley, 1C Nurse Unit Manager on 08 8944 8341 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=357329

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

Applies advanced nursing/midwifery knowledge, skills, attributes and abilities within a specified area of clinical practice in therapeutic and qualified relationships with individuals, as well as with families, groups and communities.

Context statement The Clinical Nurse will provide leadership and support to nursing staff in Ward 1C, supporting in the delivery of high-quality care.

The Clinical Nurse role requires a specialist level knowledge of general medical management, cardiac monitoring/Telemetry and infection control principles. This role will provide patient and staff education, operational oversight after hours, contribute to the development of quality improvement activities and operational management tasks.

Key duties and responsibilities

- Provide comprehensive, safe, and effective evidence-based nursing/midwifery care to achieve identified individual/group health outcomes.
- Provide leadership and care coordination across a shift and act as a resource to other members of staff within a designated portfolio e.g. education, NSQHS Standard.
- Accountable for the planning, provision, and communication of nursing/midwifery care, including the evaluation and required revision of practice.
- 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 well-developed knowledge, skills and experience in a relevant area of nursing/midwifery relating to this vacancy with depth in some areas and a broad range of skills.
- Demonstrated ability to act as a clinical resource person and role model, including mentoring and preceptoring less experienced staff and students.




- Demonstrated contribution to the development and implementation of local activities beyond direct client care e.g. clinical education, assist in management, research/quality assurance activities.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills to achieve positive outcomes, including maintaining productive multi-disciplinary working relationships, effectively dealing with challenging behaviours, and resolving conflicts.
- Demonstrated 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 in relevant specialty area.

Further information

Ongoing appointment is subject to possession of Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice in relevant 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 workers (direct contact with blood or body substances). Please contact

[email protected] for further information.

Approved: 28 March 2025 Adjunct Associate Professor Kellie Wilton, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer

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Agency Department of Health Work unit Medicine

Job title Clinical Nurse - General Medical Designation Nurse Level 3

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $111,174 - $119,984 Location Darwin

Position number 49737 RTF 357329 Closing 05/10/2026

Contact officer Jessica Hadley, 1C Nurse Unit Manager on 08 8944 8341 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=357329

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

Applies advanced nursing/midwifery knowledge, skills, attributes and abilities within a specified area of clinical practice in therapeutic and professional relationships with individuals,



as well as with families, groups and communities.

Context statement The Clinical Nurse will provide leadership and support to nursing staff in Ward 1C, supporting in the delivery of high-quality care.

The Clinical Nurse role requires a specialist level knowledge of general medical management, cardiac monitoring/Telemetry and infection control principles. This role will provide patient and staff education, operational oversight after hours, contribute to the development of quality improvement activities and operational management tasks.

Key duties and responsibilities

- Provide comprehensive, safe, and effective evidence-based nursing/midwifery care to achieve identified individual/group health outcomes.
- Provide leadership and care coordination across a shift and act as a resource to other members of staff within a designated portfolio e.g. education, NSQHS Standard.
- Accountable for the planning, provision, and communication of nursing/midwifery care, including the evaluation and required revision of practice.
- 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.
- Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice in relevant specialty area.
- Demonstrated well-developed knowledge, skills and experience in a relevant area of nursing/midwifery relating to this vacancy with depth in some areas and a broad range of skills.
- Demonstrated ability to act as a clinical resource person and role model, including mentoring and preceptoring less experienced staff and students.
- Demonstrated contribution to the development and implementation of local activities beyond direct client care e.g. clinical education, assist in management, research/quality assurance activities.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills to achieve positive outcomes, including maintaining productive multi-disciplinary working relationships, effectively dealing with challenging behaviours, and resolving conflicts.
- Demonstrated well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence health care provision for clients and families.

Further information

Ongoing appointment is subject to possession of Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice in relevant 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 workers (direct contact with blood or body substances). Please contact

[email protected] for further information.

📌 Clinical Nurse - General Medical (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Darwin