Agency Department of Health Work unit East Arnhem Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs,

Social and Emotional Wellbeing Service

Job title Nurse Practitioner Candidate Mental Health Designation Nurse Level 5

Job type Full Time Duration Fixed up to 2 years

Salary $136,235 - $143,391 Location Nhulunbuy

Position number 36329 RTF 358779 Closing 25/10/2026

Contact Officer Mark Wilson on 08 8987 0442 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358779

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

Develops and uses expert nursing skills in the assessment, diagnosis and management of a person’s health needs within relevant clinical specialty area.

Develops and provides senior leadership and reference point for best practice in matters of clinical importance across a specialist client population.

Context statement The Nurse Practitioner Mental Health candidate is responsible for providing and leading advanced and extended clinical care within Mental Health. Nurses classified at this level are nurse leaders and have a significant degree of autonomy and decision making within their scope of clinical practice. The Nurse





Practitioner Candidate will be employed on a fixed period contract whilst working towards NMBA endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner (Nurse Practitioner

Progression scheme). The nurse practitioner candidate will be clinically and professionally supported to undertake a Nursing and Midwifery Board of

Australia (NMBA) approved program of study leading to endorsement as a nurse practitioner, including periods of integrated professional practice. The position requires demonstrated experience working in remote settings and will provide specialist mental health case management and care coordination to communities across the East Arnhem Region (EAR), working in accordance with the Mental Health and Related Services Act (MHRSA). Regular travel by

4WD (must have manual licence) and light aircraft to remote communities throughout EAR.

Key duties and responsibilities

- Provides direct clinical care in a defined practice area for client group with diverse and/or complex care requirements.
- Provides sound professional advice critical in dealing with significant issues related to assessment, planning, review, evaluation and coordination of client care in a defined practice area.
- Undertakes activities to develop and demonstrate the standards for practice required for NMBA endorsement as a nurse practitioner.
- Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
- Follows defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, secure services and workplaces.
- Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria

Essential





- Current registration as a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
- Enrolled in a NMBA approved program of study leading to endorsement as a nurse practitioner or demonstrated eligibility for enrolment.
- A postgraduate qualification at Australian Qualifications Framework Level 8 in a relevant clinical field.
- Demonstrated experience of advanced nursing practice: a minimum of two years full time equivalent (FTE) as a registered nurse in a specified clinical field and two years FTE of current advanced nursing practice in this same clinical field
- Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skills and experience in a relevant area of nursing/midwifery supporting well-developed clinical decision-

making and problem solving to achieve best practice outcomes for healthcare consumers.

- Demonstrated experience in collaboratively supporting and participating in investigating and implementing recommendations for improved health outcomes using a range of appropriate audit and research approaches.
- Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to maximise productive working relationships, including with relevant specialists and other senior staff, and manages conflict to promote co-operation, teamwork and understanding.
- Demonstrates and applies well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence health care provision for individuals and groups.

Further information 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 Practioner/ Nurse Practitioner Candidate - Mental Health (Nhulunbuy)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Nhulunbuy