Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Palmerston Regional Hospital - Gem Ward
Job title Patient Care Assistant Designation Physical 3
Job type Full time/Part time Duration Ongoing/Fixed
Salary $64,045 - $66,773 Location Darwin, Palmerston
Position number 24077 RTF Closing 28/10/2025
Contact officer Patient Care Assistance Recruitment at
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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
Patient Care Assistant's work under the direction and supervision (either direct or indirect) of an allocated Nurse/Midwife to provide high
quality, culturally sensitive nursing/midwifery care to patients, guided by an approved 'RDPH roles and responsibilities' scope of practice.
Context statement
A Patient Care Assistant (PCA) is employed as part of the multi-disciplinary health care team, which is responsible for patient care,
supervision and practice. The provision of safe patient care is a shared responsibility. PCA's work under the direction and supervision
(either direct or indirect) of an allocated Nurse/Midwife in providing patient care and performing non-clinical tasks to support service
delivery in a clinical setting. PCA's are responsible for working within their scope of practice and maintaining communication relevant to
patient care outcomes and other relevant tasks associated to service delivery.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Work under the direct/indirect supervision of an RN/RM/EN, assist in the delivery of high-quality patient centred care, which may
include the handling of bodily fluids and care of the deceased.
2. Obtains support and advice regarding performance expectations, management of patients and application of policies and procedure
from the RN/RM as required.
3. Preserve patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
4. Foster a positive workplace culture through role modelling appropriate behaviour.
5. 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, safe services and workplaces.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in the delivery of patient care in an acute or primary healthcare setting
1. Confident written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to contribute positively to the patient experience and the
multidisciplinary team.
3. Demonstrated understanding, awareness, and ability (under the supervision of an RN/RM) to prioritise and provide safe patient care.
4. Demonstrated understanding of the impact of social and cultural challenges experienced by vulnerable groups/communities and the
role of the patient care assistant in supporting them
5. Preparedness and capacity to work shift work rostered to meet the requirements of the organisation, and be redeployed to other
clinical areas to meet organisational needs
6. Knowledge and application of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) principles in a health care setting
Desirable
1. Certificate III in Health Services Assistant or similar
2. NT Drivers Licence
Further information
1. 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 (direct contact with blood or body substances). Please contact for further
information.
1. Palmerston Regional Hospital is the primary place of employment; however staff may be requested to work at other sites such as Royal
Darwin Hospital or Nightcliff Renal Unit according to operational needs. Applicants requesting 0.84FTE (128 hours per roster) will be
considered. All positions are based on rotating rosters, applicants are required to work all three shifts. (0600/1400/2200 start times)