Job descriptionAgency Department of Health Work unit Tennant Creek HospitalJob title Midwife Clinical Specialist - Midwifery Designation Nurse Level 4Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 05/02/2027Salary $123,717 - $134,257 Location Tennant Creek
Position number 4235 RTF 341841 Closing 18/03/2026Contact officer Rizza Pagayon on 08 8962 4251 or TCH.NMC@nt.gov.auAbout the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=341841APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARYQUALIFICATIONS.Information for applicants – Inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plansThe NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people withdisability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discussthis 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 theOCPE 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
Provide comprehensive maternity care for women and families living in the Tennant Creek region, ensuring continuity of care and support other midwives to do so. Develop programmes for antenatal and postnatal education involving Aboriginal Health Practitioners and other stakeholders. Develop effective partnerships with internal and external agencies in the area of maternity care through collaborative partnerships. Collect and feedback on maternal quality improvement data and activities in response to service delivery agreement and key performance indicators. Participate in on-call roster for the Midwifery Group Practice supporting the Tennant Creek Hospital
Key duties and responsibilities
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
* 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.
* Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
* Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or eligible for same.
* 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.
* Demonstrate and promote a learning environment through clinical support, instruction, and feedback including mentoring students, graduates and less experienced staff across the multidisciplinary team.
* Experience contributing to the development and implementation of local/regional policy, including interpreting established professional precedents and organisational policies and supporting change management.
* Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to influence and convince staff and/or clients, including on sensitive matters requiring tact and diplomacy
* 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
* 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.
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