Agency Department of Health Work unit Women’s, Children and Youth

Job title Registered Nurse/ Student Midwife – Employed Model Designation Nurse Level 2

Job type Part time (32 hrs per week) Duration Fixed from 25/02/2027 for up to 2 years

Salary $80,665 - $107,800 Location Women’s, Children and Youth

Position number 70262944 RTF 356177 Closing 29/10/2026

Contact officer Jennifer Gilbert on 08 8944 8734 or [email protected]

About the agency https://health.nt.gov.au/careers/nursing-and-midwifery

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=356177

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

Provide high quality, culturally sensitive nursing/midwifery care to clients to achieve best patient outcomes.

Context statement

Applicants must have successfully completed a graduate year as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the time of application. They will demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute care environment, a genuine commitment to learning and developing as a midwife,



and the capacity to practise safely and professionally within the Registered Nurse/Midwifery Student scope of practice.

Several vacancies are available for a period of up to two (2) years, with:

- Four (4) positions commencing on 25 February 2027, and
- Four (4) positions commencing on 15 July 2027.

Successful applicants will be eligible for employment with NT Health as a Registered Nurse, meet the enrolment requirements of Charles Darwin University (CDU), and be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).

See the applicant information sheet for more information on the role, how to apply to CDU and start dates for 2027.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing/midwifery care to an allocated group of clients.
2. Works within the registered nurse/midwife scope of practice and practices in accordance with relevant legislation, procedures,

guidelines, and standards.
1. Works collaboratively and acts as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team.
2. Contributes to the maintenance of a physically, culturally, and psychosocially safe workplace for healthcare consumers and staff,

modifying work practices where necessary to meet the needs of clients and the work setting.
1. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
2.



Foster a positive workplace culture through role modelling appropriate behaviour.
3. Follows defined service quality standards, Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) policies and procedures relating to the work being

undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
1. Capacity to work shift work and be redeployed to other clinical areas to meet clinical needs.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
2. Demonstrated understanding of, and ability to, co-ordinate client care resulting in positive clinical outcomes.
3. Demonstrated written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to contribute effectively within the multidisciplinary team.
4. Demonstrated understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence provision of health care for

clients and families.
1. Knowledge and understanding of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) principles in a health care setting.

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.

📌 Registered Nurse/Student Midwife Employed Model (Darwin)
🏢 NT Health
📍 Darwin