Agency Department of Health Work unit Surgery and Critical Care

Job title Clinical Nurse, Hyperbaric Unit Designation Nurse Level 3 RDO

Job type Full time Duration Fixed up to 30/06/2027

Salary $111,174 - $119,984 Location Darwin

Position number 1384 RTF 361421 Closing 19/11/2026

Contact Officer Rebecca Cytrowski, Nurse Unit Manager, Medical Imaging and Hyperbaric Unit at [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=361421

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

As the Clinical Nurse, this role will coordinate care across the care continuum in the hyperbaric unit. This position works autonomously with support and oversight from the Clinical Nurse Specialist Wound/Hyperbaric in ensuring the hyperbaric unit day-to-day operation.

The position provides high level clinical care,



consultative advice and education which aims to improve outcomes for clients referred. This role contributes to the development and delivery of hyperbaric education programs, including the preparation, coordination, and facilitation of the Hyperbaric Course in collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Specialist. Due to operational requirements of this role, the applicant must be able to meet and maintain the medical requirements for chamber fitness and be capable of undertaking hyperbaric attendant duties within the chamber environment.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide comprehensive, safe, and effective evidence-based nursing/midwifery care to achieve identified individual/group health

outcomes.
1. 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.
1. Accountable for the planning, provision, and communication of nursing/midwifery care, including the evaluation and required revision

of practice.
1. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
2. Follow 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.
1. 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.
1. Demonstrated ability to act as a clinical resource person and role model, including mentoring and preceptoring less experienced staff

and students.
1. 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.
1. Demonstrated effective communication skills to achieve positive outcomes, including maintaining productive multi-disciplinary

working relationships, effectively dealing with challenging behaviours, and resolving conflicts.
1. 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, Hyperbaric Unit (Darwin)
🏢 NT Health
📍 Darwin