Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs -

Central Australia Region
Job title Registered Nurse Mental Health Sub Designation Nurse Level 2

Acute Facility
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 02/05/2027
Salary $80,665 - $107,800 Location Alice Springs
Position number 35990 RTF 360567 Closing 04/11/2026
Contact Christine Koeff on 08 8951 5413 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=360567
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
The clinician is an active participant in a multidisciplinary team ideally utilising prior experience in a mental health




residential/inpatient setting to conduct a range of assessments and provide therapeutic interventions and education on mental
health issues to staff, clients, and family members. The role requires a strong cultural safety framework and a commitment to
evidence based practice.

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.
3. Works collaboratively and acts as an effective member of the multidisciplinary team.
4. Contributes to the maintenance of a physically, culturally, and psychosocially safe environment for healthcare consumers and

staff, modifying work practices where necessary to meet the needs of clients and the work setting.
5. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
6. Foster a positive workplace culture through role modelling appropriate behaviour.
7. 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, secure services and workplaces.
8. 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 & 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.
5. Knowledge and understanding of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) principles in a health care setting.

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.

📌 Registered Nurse Mental Health Sub Acute Facility (Alice Springs)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Alice Springs