Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Unit
Job title Clinical Nurse Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Designation Nurse Level 3 RDO

Project Office
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 30/06/2027
Salary $111,174 - $119,984 Location Alice Springs

Position number 70263499 RTF 359849 Closing 11/11/2026
Contact Officer Sherelle Iuretigh on 08 89517544 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359849

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
This position will be based in Clinic 34 Alice Springs working to enhance access to HIV PrEP for people who are not eligible for Medicare
living in the NT. This project will support the national objective of the virtual elimination of HIV transmission in Australia by reducing




barriers to accessing HIV PrEP and promote awareness of the importance of HIV prevention to stakeholders and community members.
These positions will be supported by Clinic 34 and required to provide clinical services in Clinic 34 delivering STI/BBV clinical care,
outreach services, viral hepatitis, health promotion and other public health duties as required. The successful applicant will be required
to hold a current driver’s licence and have the ability and willingness to travel by 4WD or light aircraft to remote communities for up to a
week.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide comprehensive, secure, 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 [email protected] for
further information.

📌 Clinical Nurse Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Project Office (Alice Springs)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Alice Springs