Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Maternity Unit, Alice Springs Hospital
Job title Student Midwife - Employed Model Program Designation Nurse Level 2
Job type Part time (32 hrs per week) Duration Fixed from 22/02/2027 for 2 years
Salary $80,665 – $107,800 Location Alice Springs
Position number 3960 RTF 352844 Closing 02/09/2026
Contact officer Kate Uilisone at [email protected] or Martha Wood on 08 8958 2531 or
[email protected]
About the agency https://health.nt.gov.au/careers/nursing-and-midwifery
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352844
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
Provide high quality, culturally sensitive nursing/midwifery care to clients to achieve best patient outcomes.
Context statement
The employed model is an exciting initiative of NT Health and Charles Darwin University. Alice Springs Hospital is offering
Registered Nurses paid employment for two years while undertaking study in the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery through
Charles Darwin University (CDU). Successful applicants must be eligible for employment with NT Health as a registered
nurse and meet CDU enrolment criteria. Successful applicants will have the proven ability to work in a fast-paced acute care
environment and also work within the registered nurse/midwifery student scope of practice. See the applicant information
sheet for more information on the role and how to apply to CDU.
Key duties and responsibilities
• Accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
- Works within the registered nurse/midwife scope of practice and according to evidence based practice and legislation.
- Works respectfully and collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
- Participates in coaching, mentoring and teaching nursing/midwifery colleagues.
- Participates in quality improvement opportunities.
- Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
- 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.
- Capacity to work shift work and be redeployed to other clinical areas to meet clinical needs.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
2. Demonstrated understanding of, and ability to, co-ordinate client care resulting in positive clinical outcomes.
3. Demonstrated written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to contribute effectively within the
multidisciplinary team.
4. Demonstrated understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence provision of
health care for clients and families.
5. Knowledge and understanding of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) principles in a health care setting.
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 [email protected] for further information.
