Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Sexual Health and Blood Borne Viruses - Clinic
34 Alice Springs
Job title Nurse Clinical Specialist Sexual Health and Designation Nurse Level 4 RDO
Blood Borne Viruses
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 18 months
Salary $123,717 - $134,257 Location Alice Springs
Position number 4232 RTF 335947 Closing 02/12/2025
Contact officer Sherelle Iuretigh, Nurse Management Consultant for Clinic 34 on 08 8951 7544 or sherelle.iuretigh@nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=335947
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
Supports and provides collaborative, appropriate, proficient, coordinated direct and indirect clinical care for complex client presentations,
including working with and alongside less experienced nursing and midwifery staff, within the specialty area.
Context statement
This position is based in Clinic 34 Alice Springs and provides public health nursing expertise, clinical knowledge and skills regarding best
practice prevention and management of Sexually Transmissible Infections (STIs) and Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs). The position is
responsible for the coordination of case management for clients with complex health needs in relation to STIs and BBVs including HIV
and includes the management and surveillance of syphilis in the Central Australia and Barkly Regions. Delivery of education and capacity
building are also part of the role. This is a nurse led clinic setting, therefore, the role will require you to be able to work autonomously and
independently whilst delivering clinical services. It is a requirement to have recent and advanced clinical experience in sexual health and
HIV management and care. Applicants are required to hold a current About Giving Vaccines Certificate and an NT Driver’s licence or the
ability to obtain.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Apply specialist knowledge, skills, attributes and abilities within a defined practice area in therapeutic and professional relationships
with individuals, as well as with families, groups and communities.
2. Is recognised by the team for their expertise, is a resource for others, and engages in agreed independent practice under the
supervision and management of the team.
3. Accountable for providing sound qualified advice and for assessment, planning, review, evaluation and coordination of
comprehensive client care and/or case management within the speciality area.
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 highly developed clinical knowledge and skills in a relevant area of nursing/midwifery relating to this vacancy,
supporting well developed clinical decision-making and problem solving to achieve best practice healthcare outcomes.
3. Demonstrate and promote a learning environment through clinical support, instruction, and feedback including mentoring students,
graduates and less experienced staff across the multidisciplinary team.
4. Experience contributing to the development and implementation of local/regional policy, including interpreting established
professional precedents and organisational policies and supporting change management.
5. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to influence and convince staff and/or clients, including on sensitive matters
requiring tact and diplomacy
6. Demonstrates 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 relevant to specialty area.
Further information
Ongoing appointment is subject to attainment of Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to 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 worker (direct contact with blood or body substances). Please contact NursingMidwifery.DoH@nt.gov.au for further
information.
Approved: 28 March 2025 Adjunct Associate Professor Kellie Wilton, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer
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Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Sexual Health and Blood Borne Viruses - Clinic
34 Alice Springs
Job title Nurse Clinical Specialist Sexual Health Designation Nurse Level 4 RDO
Blood Borne Viruses
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $123,717 - $134,257 Location Alice Springs
Position number 4232 RTF 335947 Closing 02/12/2025
Contact officer Sherelle Iuretigh, Nurse Management Consultant for Clinic 34 on 08 8951 7544 or sherelle.iuretigh@nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=335947
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
Supports and provides collaborative, appropriate, proficient, coordinated direct and indirect clinical care for complex client presentations,
including working with and alongside less experienced nursing and midwifery staff, within the specialty area.
Context statement
This position is based in Clinic 34 Alice Springs and provides public health nursing expertise, clinical knowledge and skills regarding best
practice prevention and management of Sexually Transmissible Infections (STIs) and Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs). The position is
responsible for the coordination of case management for clients with complex health needs in relation to STIs and BBVs including HIV
and includes the management and surveillance of syphilis in the Central Australia and Barkly Regions. Delivery of education and capacity
building are also part of the role. This is a nurse led clinic setting, therefore, the role will require you to be able to work autonomously and
independently whilst delivering clinical services. It is a requirement to have recent and advanced clinical experience in sexual health and
HIV management and care. Applicants are required to hold a current About Giving Vaccines Certificate and an NT Driver’s licence or the
ability to obtain.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Apply specialist knowledge, skills, attributes and abilities within a defined practice area in therapeutic and professional relationships
with individuals, as well as with families, groups and communities.
2. Is recognised by the team for their expertise, is a resource for others, and engages in agreed independent practice under the
supervision and management of the team.
3. Accountable for providing sound professional advice and for assessment, planning, review, evaluation and coordination of
comprehensive client care and/or case management within the speciality area.
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. Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty area.
3. Demonstrated highly developed clinical knowledge and skills in a relevant area of nursing/midwifery relating to this vacancy,
supporting well developed clinical decision-making and problem solving to achieve best practice healthcare outcomes.
4. Demonstrated ability to promote a learning environment through clinical support, instruction, and feedback including mentoring
students, graduates and less experienced staff across the multidisciplinary team.
5. Experience contributing to the development and implementation of local/regional policy, including interpreting established
professional precedents and organisational policies and supporting change management.
6. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to influence and convince staff and/or clients, including on sensitive matters
requiring tact and diplomacy.
7. Demonstrates well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that
influence health care provision for clients and families.
Further information
Ongoing appointment is subject to possession of Graduate Certificate beyond entry-to-practice relevant to 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.