Agency Department of Health Work unit Medical Assessment and Planning Unit

Job title Nurse Education Specialist, Medical Designation Nurse level 4

Job type Full time Duration Fixed up to 6 Months

Salary $123,717- $134,257 Location Darwin

Position number 25838 RTF 358566 Closing 13/10/2026

Contact Officer Noby James, Acting Nurse Unit Manager, Medical Assessment and Planning Unit on 08 8922 7652 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358566

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 coordinated education programs, sound clinical and education advice, and may provide direct clinical care for complex client presentations within the specialty area.

Context statement The Nurse Education Specialist (NES) coordinates,



develops and promotes educational resources and learning opportunities for staff caring for acute medical and surgical patients. The NES works closely with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to identify education needs, develop ward-based orientation and competencies, and support staff to build their knowledge, skills, and confidence. The role promotes evidence-

based practice, continuous quality improvement and a positive learning culture focused on safe, high-quality, and patient-centred care.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide specialist education advice and support professional development activities within a defined area of practice.
2. Provide direct support, instruction, and feedback, including mentoring students, graduates, and less experienced staff, across the

multidisciplinary team.
1. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
2. Follows 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.
1. Fosters a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.
2.



Demonstrated highly developed clinical knowledge, skills, and experience in a relevant area of nursing/midwifery.
3. Demonstrated education/training or experience in the development and/or delivery of education theory and practice.
4. Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate clinical education and professional development for the specialist

practice area.
1. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to maximise productive working relationships with internal and external

stakeholders and facilitate a positive learning setting. 6. Demonstrates well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence health care provision for individuals and groups.

Desirable

1. 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 workers (direct contact with blood or body substances). Please contact [email protected] for further information.

📌 Nurse Education Specialist, Medical (Darwin)
🏢 NT Health
📍 Darwin