Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Primary and Public Health Care
Job title Nurse/Midwife Clinical Specialist - Remote Designation Nurse Level 4
Job type Full time / Part time / Casual Duration Fixed for up to 18 months
Salary $123,717 - $134,257 Location Various
Position number 70250269 RTF 315762 Closing
Contact officer Nursing and Midwifery Services on 1800 000 648 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=315762
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
Employing extensive experience, skills and knowledge in the remote practice setting the successful applicant will work collaboratively with the
multi-disciplinary team servicing remote clinics. The successful applicant will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure
Aboriginal specific and culturally appropriate services are provided. Experience driving a manual vehicle and eligibility to obtain an NT driver’s
licence along with a willingness to travel to remote communities on a regular basis by either 4WD or light plane is inherent to the role. The
successful applicant will be required to participate in a 24/7 emergency on call roster and must be current with or willing to attain vaccination,
remote emergency management, and midwifery emergency management certification.
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. Demonstrated highly developed clinical knowledge and skills in relevant area of nursing/midwifery supporting well developed clinical
decision-making and problem solving to achieve best practice outcomes for healthcare consumers.
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 [email protected] for further information.
Approved: 14th July 2023 Adj. Professor Mish Hill, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer
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