Nurse Education Specialist

Job description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Medical Imaging – Royal Darwin, Palmerston Hospital

Job title Nurse Education Specialist - Medical Imaging Designation Nurse Level 4 RDO

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 19/05/2026

Salary $123,717 - $134,257 Location Darwin, Palmerston

Position number 42725 RTF Closing 23/10/2025

Contact officer Eliece Crombie, A/NUM on or

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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 coordinated education programs, sound clinical and education advice, and may provide direct clinical care for complex client

presentations within the specialty area.

Context statement

This role provides expert leadership in nursing education across the Medical Imaging Department at RDPH, underpinned by strong clinical

expertise to apply best practice across Medical Imaging care settings. It requires recent hands-on clinical teaching experience, with

demonstrated ability to identify knowledge/practice gaps. Assessor and CVAD certification are essential to support clinical skill

development, mentor staff, and build capability within this specialised environment. The position also requires flexibility to work across

RDPH campuses and will act as delegate for the NUM therefore strong leadership and management skills will be highly regarded.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide specialist education advice and support professional development activities within a defined area of practice.

2. Provide direct support, instruction, and feedback, including mentoring students, graduates, and less experienced staff, across the

multidisciplinary team.

3. Demonstrate NTH values - safe; responsive; kind – in all decision-making and interactions with consumers and colleagues.

4. Follows 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. Fosters 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, skills, and experience in a relevant area of nursing/midwifery.

1. Demonstrated education/training or experience in the development and/or delivery of education theory and practice.
2. Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate clinical education and professional development for the specialist

practice area.

5. Demonstrated use of effective communication skills to maximise productive working relationships with internal and external

stakeholders and facilitate a positive learning environment.

1. Demonstrates well-developed knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural issues, influences and sensitivities that influence

health care provision for individuals and groups.

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 workers (direct contact with blood or body substances). Please contact for

further information.