Nurse Clinical Specialist

Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Cognition and Delirium Team, Top End Regions
Job title Nurse Clinical Specialist - Cognitive Care and Designation Nurse Level 4

Delirium
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 Months
Salary $120,114 - $130,347 Location Darwin
Position number 42062 RTF Closing 17/06/2025
Contact officer Bridget Riggs on or [email protected]
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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
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Primary objective
Provides appropriate, sound clinical and professional care which affects the work processes, services, and clients of the speciality
service.

Context statement
Provides a reference point for best practice in matters of clinical importance for Cognition and Delirium using advanced and
extended clinical nursing skills in the assessment, diagnosis and management of complex patients with cognitive and delirium care.

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
[email protected] for further information.