Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Division of Women Children and Youth
Job title Nurse/Midwife Education Coordinator - Paediatrics Designation Nurse Level 5 RDO
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 25/05/2027
Salary $136,235 - $143,391 Location Darwin
Position number 37424 RTF 349482 Closing 16/06/2026
Contact officer Sara-Ann Harn on 0408 8000 338 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349482
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 sound professional advice critical in dealing with significant issues related to assessment, planning, review, evaluation, and
coordination of education programs in defined practice area.
Context statement
This role will coordinate and deliver evidenced based education services to multidisciplinary teams involved in the care of paediatric
patients within inpatient and outpatient areas of RDPH. This includes collaboration with interstate and international organisations
and education providers. The role also includes the provision of clinical supervision and support to staff within the paediatric wards
and outpatient settings and the development, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement projects to improve service
provision.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Collaborate in the development and implementation of education programs to support professional development needs of
healthcare workers and address inconsistencies between practice and policy within the defined practice area.
2. Support delivery of excellence in nursing/midwifery care by modelling advanced knowledge, skills, and behaviours for the
provision of client care and working alongside less experienced staff to develop appropriate skills, knowledge, abilities, and
attitudes.
3. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.
4. 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.
5. 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 education/training or experience in the development and/or delivery of education theory and practice.
3. Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge in an area of nursing/midwifery relating to this vacancy, and application of adult
learning principles using a range of modes/methods to enable delivery of high quality clinical and education practice.
4. Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate education programs to better meet organisational needs and/or
address new and emerging developments.
5. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to maximise productive working relationships with internal and external
stakeholders and facilitate a positive learning environment.
6. Demonstrates and applies well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and
sensitivities that influence healthcare and delivery of education programs.
Desirable
1. Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry to practice relevant to specialty area.
Further information
Ongoing appointment is subject to attainment of Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, beyond entry-to-practice relevant to specialty.
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.
