Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Urban Health, Primary Health Care Central Australia Job title Clinical Nurse, Community Primary Care Designation Nurse level 3 RDO

Job type
Full time Duration Fixed up to 04/01/2028 Salary $111,174
- $119,984 Location Alice Springs Position number 3590 RTF 357701 Closing 18/10/2026 Contact Officer Katie Harder, Nurse Management Coordinator on 08 8951 6752 or Katie.
[email protected] About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/ Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=357701 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 This position primarily provides nursing services in the area of wound care in both clinic and community settings,



alongside service provision in the areas of catch-up Immunisation delivery and chronic disease monitoring for Rheumatic Heart Disease and respiratory clients. Applicants should have experience in the provision of autonomous Primary Health Care nursing practice and the ability to work well within a team environment. Applicants will be required to hold an NT Driver’s Licence and current recognised vaccine provider certificate (i.e. About Giving Vaccines certificate) to fulfil the inherent responsibilities of the role. Key duties and responsibilities 1. Provide comprehensive, safe, and effective evidence-based nursing/midwifery care to achieve identified individual/group health outcomes. 2. 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. 3. Accountable for the planning, provision, and communication of nursing/midwifery care, including the evaluation and required revision of practice. 4. Demonstrate NTH values
- safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues. 5. 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. 6. Foster 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 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. 3. Demonstrated ability to act as a clinical resource person and role model, including mentoring and preceptoring less experienced staff and students. 4. 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. 5. Demonstrated effective communication skills to achieve positive outcomes, including maintaining productive multi-disciplinary working relationships, effectively dealing with challenging behaviours, and resolving conflicts. 6. 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 1. 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 NursingMidwifery.
[email protected] for further information.

📌 Clinical Nurse, Community Primary Care (Alice Springs)
🏢 NT Health
📍 Alice Springs