Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Ward 1 - Gove District Hospital
Job title Clinical Nurse/Midwife - General Medical, Surgical and Paediatrics Designation Nurse Level 3 RDO
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months
Salary $111,174 - $119,984 Location Nhulunbuy
Position number 2552 RTF 330991 Closing 19/10/2025
Contact officer Danielle Smith on 08 8987 0275, 0448 145 065 or danielle.smith@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=330991
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
Employing extensive experience, skills, knowledge and expertise the successful applicant will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary
team to ensure coordination and flow of general medical, surgical and paediatric clients through the ward. The position will support the Nurse
Unit Manager with daily operations and the professional and clinical development of staff through the application of evidenced based practice,
education, leadership and portfolio management. The applicant will possess the flexibility and willingness to work shift work across a 24/7 roster.
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 - secure; 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.DoH@nt.gov.au for further information.
📌 Clinical Nurse/Midwife - General Medical, Surgical and Paediatrics
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Nhulunbuy